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JUNE 3, 2013
(Mayor Jacobs Out)
6:15 p.m. BOARD & COMMISSION INTERVIEWS – Westwood Room
7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations -- None
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Study Session Meeting Minutes May 13, 2013
3b. Special Study Session Meeting Minutes May 20, 2013
3c. City Council Meeting Minutes May 20, 2013
4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar
NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine and/or which
need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is desired by either a
Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an appropriate section of the regular
agenda for discussion. The items for the Consent Calendar are listed on the last page of the Agenda.
Recommended Action: Motion to approve the Agenda as presented and items listed on the Consent Calendar; and to waive
reading of all resolutions and ordinances. (Alternatively: Motion to add or remove items from the agenda,
or move items from Consent Calendar to regular agenda for discussion.)
5. Boards and Commissions
5a. Appointment of Citizen Representatives to the Environment & Sustainability Commission:
Sustainable SLP
Recommended Action: Motion to appoint citizen representatives to serve on the new
Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP.
6. Public Hearings -- None
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public -- None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. First Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment pertaining to Mobile Medical Uses
Recommended Action: Motion to Approve First Reading of Ordinance amending
Chapter 36 of the City Code pertaining to Mobile Medical Uses, and to set the second
reading for June 17, 2013.
9. Communication
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Meeting of June 3, 2013
City Council Agenda
CONSENT CALENDAR
4a. Adopt Resolution designating Magney Construction, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder
and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $174,650.00 for
Storm Water Project - Lift Station #6 (Phase 2) - Project No. 2007-2400
4b. Adopt Resolution authorizing installation of permit parking restrictions on Eliot View
Road between Edgewood Avenue and Hampshire Avenue Area and to include Florida
Avenue cul-de-sac
4c. Adopt Resolution accepting work and authorizing final payment in the amount of
$98,724.35 for the 2012 Local Street Rehabilitation Project (Area 8) - Project Nos.
2011-1000 & 2012-1400, with Midwest Asphalt Corporation, City Contract No. 59-12
4d. Confirm the appointment of Mark Windschitl to the position of Interim Fire Chief,
effective May 31, 2013 at 4:30 pm
4e. Approve for filing Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April 17, 2013
4f. Approve for filing BOZA Meeting Minutes April 25, 2013
4g. Approve for filing Vendor Claims
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Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: June 3, 2013
Minutes: 3a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
MAY 13, 2013
The meeting convened at 6:04 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Pro Tem Susan Sanger, Steve Hallfin, Anne Mavity, Julia
Ross, Sue Santa, and Jake Spano.
Councilmembers absent: Mayor Jeff Jacobs.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Deputy City Manager/Director of Human
Resources (Ms. Deno), Director of Operations and Recreation (Ms. Walsh), Director of
Engineering (Mr. Rardin), Director of Community Development (Mr. Locke), Planning/Zoning
Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), Senior Engineering Project Manager (Mr. Sullivan), Economic
Development Coordinator (Mr. Hunt), Recreation Superintendent (Mr. Birno), Controller (Mr.
Swanson), Finance Supervisor (Mr. Heintz), Rec Center Manager (Mr. Eisold), and Recording
Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
Guests: Victor Pechaty (HGA), Stacie Kvilvang (Ehlers), and Marie Cote (SRF).
1. Environment & Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP Applicant Review
Mr. Harmening presented the staff report and list of 21 candidates for the Environment and
Sustainability Commission for review by Council.
Councilmember Mavity suggested that Council undertake the same process previously used for
filling Commission seats where candidates are ranked with a goal of having the top two
candidates from each ward selected so that all wards have representation on the Commission.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger stated there were two business candidates on the list so those candidates
should automatically be selected for the Commission. She noted there was a geographic
imbalance by ward.
Councilmember Santa agreed that the two business candidates should be selected for the
Commission. She stated Council established priorities for selecting candidates and felt Council
should revisit those priorities as it reviews the resumes so that the Commission is not heavily
weighted one way or the other as it relates to area of expertise or interest.
Councilmember Spano suggested that Council rank all of the candidates and select the top two
candidates from each ward resulting in eight seats being filled. He stated that would leave five
seats to fill and suggested that Council interview these five candidates.
Councilmember Hallfin stated if Council ranks the candidates before interviewing them, those
rankings could change after interviewing a candidate.
Councilmember Ross agreed and stated she did not want to rule out any of the candidates who
might fall into a lower ranking.
City Council Meeting of June 3, 2013 (Item No. 3a) Page 2
Title: Study Session Minutes of May 13, 2013
Councilmember Mavity suggested that Council rank the candidate list and then come back next
week for further discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger suggested Council divide the candidate list into three categories of 1-
strong preference, 2-moderate preference, and 3-no preference.
Councilmember Ross felt it was important to give all the candidates an equal opportunity and
thought it would be difficult to interview some candidates and not others without specific
criteria.
It was the consensus of the City Council to rank the Commission candidates into three categories
of 1-strong preference, 2-moderate preference, and 3-no preference and to meet in special study
session on May 20th to review the rankings.
Mr. Harmening requested that Council provide staff with its rankings by Thursday morning.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger requested that staff provide Council with a grid that includes a
candidate’s primary area of interest or expertise.
2. Future Study Session Agenda Planning – May 28, 2013
Mr. Harmening presented the proposed study session agenda for May 28, 2013 and stated the
agenda item regarding the Knollwood stormwater plan will be moved to a later date to allow
sufficient time to discuss SWLRT and the sidewalk and trail plan. He advised that the SWLRT
freight rail alternatives are being introduced on May 23rd and representatives from the Met
Council Project Office have been invited to attend the May 28th study session meeting.
Councilmember Santa asked when the Watershed District study at Knollwood would be done.
Mr. Harmening replied the study would begin this summer.
Councilmember Santa requested further information regarding the scope of work when this item
is brought back to Council.
3. Petition for Street Lights – Joppa Avenue
Mr. Harmening presented the staff report and advised it is the City’s policy to provide
streetlights at all intersections at the City’s cost. He stated that from time to time, the City
receives requests for midblock streetlights and it has been a longstanding policy of the City to
provide midblock lights at resident’s expense. He explained that in this case there are some
unique land uses in the area with a tendency for high concentrations of traffic and pedestrians
and the residents have submitted a petition for midblock streetlights. He felt the residents have
made a compelling argument and staff believes it is reasonable to install midblock streetlights at
the City’s expense. He noted there is a two-block segment in this area scheduled for sidewalk
installation in 2014 and the area residents have requested that the City expedite the sidewalk
installation to 2013, adding the residents have been informed that the City will try to install the
sidewalk in 2013 but cannot promise that it will be done in 2013.
City Council Meeting of June 3, 2013 (Item No. 3a) Page 3
Title: Study Session Minutes of May 13, 2013
Councilmember Hallfin stated that some residents have expressed frustration that people are not
using the existing sidewalks in this area and was hopeful that installation of the additional
sidewalk in this area would help alleviate the congestion and safety issues.
Mayor Pro Sanger stated that a meeting was held recently with the synagogues and Torah
Academy where people were asked to use the sidewalk and hoped that this request was honored.
Councilmember Ross supported the installation of midblock streetlights in this case. She asked
if the City would be setting a precedent for other religious institutions with a similar argument
for additional streetlights.
Mr. Harmening stated he felt the City would accommodate such a request if the circumstances
were similar adding the City would have to review any requests on a case-by-case basis.
Councilmember Santa urged the City to do whatever it can to encourage people to use the
sidewalks in this area.
Mr. Harmening felt it was best to work with the religious institutions in this area and to ask them
to continue to encourage their congregants to use the sidewalk.
It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to install two midblock streetlights on
Joppa Avenue between Minnetonka Boulevard and 28th Street.
4. Community Center Planning Check-in
Ms. Walsh presented the staff report and introduced Mr. Birno, Mr. Eisold, and Mr. Victor
Pechaty.
Mr. Eisold announced the City recently received the James Padgett award from the Minnesota
Ice Arena Managers Association for its skate sharpening shop.
Ms. Walsh advised the City has been going through the program components identified by the
Task Force and will explore working with a physical therapist to determine whether there is
interest in having office hours at the Community Center. She stated that Mr. Basill has indicated
they are not interested in moving from the West End and Friends of the Arts has indicated they
may be interested in having an office at the Community Center. She requested that Council let
staff know if there are other partners the City should pursue.
Councilmember Ross suggested the City consider having a nutritionist at the Community Center.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger urged the City to make sure that program components at the Community
Center meet the criteria of insurance companies who provide credit to their members for
participating in selected programs.
Councilmember Mavity suggested the City pursue a Nice Ride kiosk at the Community Center.
Ms. Walsh stated the gymnasium is proposed to hold two full size court areas with a drop down
curtain and a set of bleachers. She stated the proposed flooring is a multipurpose surface rather
than a traditional wood floor.
City Council Meeting of June 3, 2013 (Item No. 3a) Page 4
Title: Study Session Minutes of May 13, 2013
Mr. Pechaty explained the industry leader in poured polyurethane multi-purpose flooring is a
company called Pulastic and this flooring consists of a granule crushed layer of recycled material
that is meant to work well for many sports and is easy to maintain. He stated a wood floor is
more expensive to install at approximately $10-$14 per square foot while the synthetic flooring
is approximately $7-$10 per square foot. He agreed to provide anecdotal information regarding
flooring options at a later date.
Councilmember Mavity requested staff provide information regarding current participation in the
City’s various sports.
Ms. Walsh advised the trend in pool construction is to have 2 pools - one for lap swimming and
the other for leisure that included slides and other fun amenities. She felt it will be important to
have lap swimming available as much as possible. She stated the School District offers
swimming lessons and the City might consider a partnership with the School District at some
time. She advised that full time childcare is not proposed and the facility would have drop-in
childcare only, adding there are many requirements associated with day care that the City will
have to work on. She stated the proposed community room would include an area larger than the
City’s current banquet room at the Rec Center and would hold approximately 55-60 round tables.
She stated the Community Center’s front entrance is proposed to include a gathering area for
people in the community.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger stated there was also some discussion about including small alcoves
throughout the Community Center for people to gather.
Councilmember Hallfin stated a resident asked him if the Community Center would include a
teen safe center specifically for teens to have a place to go before or after school.
Ms. Walsh indicated the City proposes to include a gathering area similar to a college commons
area where kids can be together in a safe environment and/or do their homework.
Mr. Pechaty advised that HGA is currently doing some preliminary planning for Shakopee after
they asked HGA to find a way to repurpose their teen center to make it a multigenerational space
that is more inviting for a wider demographic.
Ms. Walsh advised that a kids play area is difficult to keep clean and the City is continuing to
work on this type of play area.
Councilmember Ross asked if there was a way to use UV lights after hours to sterilize a kids
play area.
Mr. Pechaty agreed to research this possibility.
Councilmember Mavity stated she would prefer to keep the kids play area in the plans as long as
possible given the high demand for this type of use.
Ms. Walsh stated the goal is to make the track as large as possible in the range of 8-10 laps per
mile. She indicated the fitness classroom space would be multi-purpose with storage available
for equipment.
City Council Meeting of June 3, 2013 (Item No. 3a) Page 5
Title: Study Session Minutes of May 13, 2013
Mr. Pechaty stated that trends in community center programming are being reviewed to make
sure the programming serves a wide generational demographic. He indicated the most successful
community centers have top-notch fitness and aerobics instructors and offer classes at a lower
price point than traditional fitness centers and that cater more to wellness without high-end
amenities.
Ms. Walsh stated the Community Center would include party rooms that can be repurposed for
other uses. She stated that HGA is currently reviewing the “back of house” areas and noted these
areas will increase the footprint of the building. She advised that the next phase includes site
analysis on the Rec Center site and the West 36th Street site. She asked if staff should continue
to explore the Carpenter Park site, noting that Council felt this site was a viable option only if
Raleigh Avenue was a through street connecting to CSAH 25.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the Carpenter Park site should not be pursued as a
viable option for the Community Center.
Councilmember Santa requested further information regarding parking.
Ms. Walsh stated that a ramp-type parking facility is likely at either location and Council will be
provided with alternatives for parking at both sites.
Councilmember Spano stated Council has previously talked about finding opportunities to
further collaborate with the School District and requested that staff see if the School District is
interested in pursuing the idea of allowing the School District to use one of the larger rooms to
bring in a teacher to staff the room after school to help with homework.
Ms. Walsh agreed to speak with Lisa Green about this.
5. Annual TIF Management Report
Mr. Hunt presented the staff report and introduced Ms. Stacie Kvilvang with Ehlers.
Ms. Kvilvang presented the Management Review & Analysis of the City’s Tax Increment
Financing Districts and advised the City currently has eight Redevelopment TIF Districts, two
Housing TIF Districts, one Soils TIF District, one Renewal and Renovation TIF District, one
Economic Development TIF District, and one Hazardous Substance Subdistrict. She reviewed
the historical tax capacity captured by TIF stating the City’s average tax capacity captured by
TIF is approximately 9-10%. She pointed out that St. Louis Park has the shortest terms on its
TIF Districts and has a history of providing 15 years or less for most developments. She
indicated the Victoria Ponds District and Excelsior Boulevard HSTI District will decertify this
year and in 2014, approximately $1,280,000 of tax capacity will no longer be captured by TIF.
She presented a comparison of tax capacity captured by TIF of other communities and stated it
was interesting to note that peer communities with a AAA rating are not as aggressive as St.
Louis Park in terms of generating redevelopment in their cities. She also presented information
regarding the increase in tax base based upon pay 2013 values and stated the City has seen an
approximate 617% overall increase in value of the City’s TIF Districts.
Councilmember Mavity indicated the layman’s takeaway is that the City’s investments in TIF
are paying back at approximately 600% representing a substantial return on investment.
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Title: Study Session Minutes of May 13, 2013
Ms. Kvilvang reviewed the City’s existing obligations including ten pay-as-you-go obligations
and four outstanding bond issues. She then presented recommendations for the City stating the
City has several TIF Districts with cash balances and recommended using approximately
$490,000 at Victoria Ponds, adding they will come back to Council with a plan for utilizing these
funds. She also recommended the City transfer $500,000 from the Park Center TIF District to
the HRA development fund to pay for housing rehabilitation programs and to transfer $185,000
annually through the term of this TIF District to pay for these programs, which will serve to
stabilize this funding source until 2023. She stated the recommendations also include utilizing
approximately $370,000 per year from the Elmwood TIF District to pay on the City’s interfund
loan and to pay for future public improvements. She advised the Park Nicollet HSTI TIF District
has a potential liability of $145,000 and recommended the City keep that money in the TIF
account until all tax petitions are settled and to return the remaining balance to the County for
redistribution. She stated the Victoria Ponds obligation will be paid off in August 2013 and
recommended the City decertify this district and return the remaining funds to the County for
redistribution. She indicated the Oak Hill district was created under the JOBS bill and because
construction was not commenced by July 1, 2012, the district needs to be decertified because it
no longer qualifies as an economic development TIF District. She noted the City can utilize its
portion of the returned TIF receipts from the HSTI and Victoria Ponds TIF Districts of $912,200
and those dollars are unrestricted. She stated the look back calculation is required for Aquila
Commons and should be completed as soon as possible. She advised that future actions include
approval to pay off the 2004A bonds, approval of early decertification resolutions for the HSTI,
Victoria Ponds, and Oak Hill TIF Districts, and approval of a plan for use of the City’s portion of
returned increment of approximately $912,000. She indicated the City’s TIF Districts are in
good financial health and are performing well.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger thanked Ms. Kvilvang for her efforts on behalf of the City.
6. SWLRT Update
Ms. McMonigal presented the staff report and Beltline Station Area Circulation Study. She
advised that staff is reviewing park and ride models that indicate a requirement for up to 670
parking stalls at the Beltline station and up to 230 parking stalls at the Louisiana Avenue station.
She noted staff is also reviewing alternatives for grade-separated trails at Beltline and Wooddale.
She indicated Met Council is looking at some bridges at Beltline in particular and presented
some examples of a trail underpass. She advised the Met Council Project Office is seriously
considering the option of moving the Louisiana Avenue station platform south toward the
hospital. She advised that seven sites were selected as possible OMF sites with one site located
in St. Louis Park at the Hopkins border. She presented a graphic of potential OMF
configurations and stated Met Council is hosting an open house on May 15th from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
at the Project Office to review the OMF sites.
Ms. McMonigal stated that Met Council is continuing to work on the freight rail issue for both
co-location and relocation and noted the railroad has indicated the LPA design is not acceptable
because this design has too many reverse curves. She indicated that staff intends to invite the
Project Office to the May 28th study session to discuss the routes with Council, adding that Met
Council is planning to host open houses in mid-June on this issue. She presented a handout
regarding the freight rail public outreach process prepared from information provided by the
Project Office.
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Title: Study Session Minutes of May 13, 2013
Ms. McMonigal then presented information regarding the Beltline Station Area Advisory
Committee’s work on the circulation systems in this area that provides direction for moving
forward noting all this work has to done in conjunction with the Preliminary Engineering and the
Hennepin County Community Works station area planning process.
Council held a lengthy discussion regarding the focus areas and recommended courses of action.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger expressed opposition to putting Inglewood over the tracks and expressed
concern about accommodating traffic on Beltline. She was concerned about cut through traffic
spilling into the residential neighborhoods and having another at grade crossing of the tracks.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger indicated the proposal to tunnel the bike lane does not provide anything
for the vehicle traffic on Beltline and asked why there was no analysis of bridging Beltline over
the tracks and bike trail at the same time. Ms. McMonigal responded that this is an option, and
there are sketches depicting what this might look like. She added that it would be important to
look at what this does for traffic, pedestrians, as well as place making of the area.
Ms. Cote explained that the majority of the Advisory Committee initially thought it should be
grade separated so they put more time into presenting information of what that would look like.
She advised if Beltline were lowered, there is a significant issue with the water table and some
members of the Advisory Committee did not like cutting off the east side to the west side or the
large retaining walls that would be needed. She added they did some modeling to look at
queuing and the impacts of light rail in this area and the advisory committee decided they wanted
to keep both options on the table.
Councilmember Mavity indicated the idea of having at grade at the station does not seem
feasible.
Ms. Cote stated that light rail is not going to cause significant congestion but freight rail will.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger thanked staff and Ms. Cote for the update.
Communications/Meeting Check-In (Verbal)
Mr. Harmening advised that Mr. Moore, the City’s lobbyist, has indicated he believes the State’s
budget agreement will include a new LGA formula that will provide the City with $400,000-
600,000; in addition, the budget agreement is proposed to eliminate the sales tax paid by local
governments. He stated that Mr. Moore has also indicated the conference committee has adopted
the Special Service Districts and Housing Improvement Areas with a 15-year sunset. He added
the Dan Patch lifting of the ban is not in the bill.
Councilmember Ross stated she received a complaint from a resident about the Star Tribune’s
weekly advertising drop.
Mr. Harmening advised that he contacted the Star Tribune about this advertising and received a
response today indicating they want to resolve this problem and they seemed interested in
addressing the complaints.
City Council Meeting of June 3, 2013 (Item No. 3a) Page 8
Title: Study Session Minutes of May 13, 2013
Councilmember Mavity stated she has noticed a lot of people have started planting in their right
of ways and asked if the City has any guidelines regarding species and boundaries for planting in
the right of way, adding she felt there should be some education for residents on this issue.
The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only:
7. Refunding of 2007A and 2008A Utility Revenue Bonds
8. Knollwood Area Stormwater Plan
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Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Susan Sanger, Mayor Pro Tem
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: June 3, 2013
Minutes: 3b
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
MAY 20, 2013
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Steve Hallfin, Anne Mavity, Julia Ross (arrived at
6:57 p.m.), Sue Santa, and Jake Spano.
Councilmembers absent: Susan Sanger.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Director of Operations and Recreation (Ms.
Walsh), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
1. Environment & Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP Applicant Review
Mr. Harmening presented the staff report.
Council reviewed the list of applications submitted for the Commission and the applicant
rankings prepared by staff to assist Council in selecting candidates to interview. After
discussion, Council reached consensus on the following: (1) the two business member candidates
would be appointed to the Commission without need for an interview; (2) regular member
candidates with a ranking of 6 or better would be appointed to the Commission; (3) most of the
regular member candidates with a ranking of 7 would be interviewed by Council; (4) interviews
with regular member candidates will be scheduled for Monday, June 3rd, beginning at 6:15 p.m.;
(5) Council will appoint all members of the Commission at the regular City Council meeting on
June 3rd; (6) staff was directed to prepare a list of three questions to be provided to the regular
member candidates in advance of the interviews.
Councilmember Santa suggested that staff ask the junior naturalists at Westwood Nature Center
if any of them are interested in serving as a youth member on the Commission.
Mr. Harmening provided a brief update on SWLRT and stated the Met Council Project Office
will be presenting its freight rail plans to the Technical Project Advisory Committee (TPAC) on
May 23rd and representatives from the Project Office will be in attendance at the May 28th study
session to present the freight rail alternatives to Council. He added that staff will provide talking
points to Council by Thursday of this week to assist Council in responding to resident inquiries.
The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
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Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: June 3, 2013
Minutes: 3c
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
MAY 20, 2013
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jeff Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Steve Hallfin, Anne Mavity, Julia Ross, Sue Santa,
and Jake Spano.
Councilmembers absent: Susan Sanger.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Deputy City Manager/Director of Human
Resources (Ms. Deno), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), Fire Chief (Mr. Stemmer), Police Chief (Mr.
Luse), Director of Engineering (Mr. Rardin), Directors of Operations and Recreation (Ms.
Walsh), Director of Community Development (Mr. Locke), Economic Development Coordinator
(Mr. Hunt), Senior Planner (Mr. Walther), Utilities Superintendent (Mr. Anderson),
Organizational Development Coordinator (Ms. Gothberg), Controller (Mr. Swanson), Finance
Supervisor (Mr. Heintz), Communications Coordinator (Mr. Zwilling), and Recording Secretary
(Ms. Hughes).
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations
2a. Presentation of CenterPoint Energy Grant
Mr. Stemmer introduced Ms. Sue Spanus from CenterPoint Energy.
Ms. Spanus stated that CenterPoint Energy has a community partnership grant program
providing over $1 million in grant donations to cities and local fire and police
departments. She presented Mr. Stemmer with a $2,500 grant to the Fire Department for
the purchase of a civil defense outdoor warning siren at Westwood Nature Center.
Mr. Stemmer thanked Ms. Spanus and CenterPoint Energy for their generous donation.
2b. Retirement Recognition for Utilities Superintendent Scott Anderson
Mayor Jacobs recited the Resolution recognizing the contributions of and expressing
appreciation to Mr. Anderson for over 31 years of dedicated service to the City and
presented a plaque to Mr. Anderson in recognition of his years of service.
Mr. Anderson expressed thanks to the City Council and to everyone he has worked with
over the years. He also expressed a special thanks to his wife, Jo.
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Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2013
2c. Retirement Recognition for Fire Chief Luke Stemmer
Mayor Jacobs recited the Resolution recognizing the contributions of and expressing
appreciation to Mr. Stemmer for over 36 years of dedicated service to the City and
presented a plaque to Mr. Stemmer in recognition of his years of service.
Mr. Harmening stated that Mr. Stemmer worked hard to stabilize the Fire Department
and improve the City’s relationship with its firefighters, adding that Mr. Stemmer did a
great job on the two new state-of-the-art fire stations. He stated Mr. Stemmer is leaving
the Fire Department in much better condition than when he took over and the City will
miss him.
Mr. Stemmer expressed thanks to the City Council and to everyone he has worked with
during his tenure at the City. He also expressed a special thanks to his wife, Julie.
Mayor Jacobs recessed the City Council meeting at 7:53 p.m.
Mayor Jacobs reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:02 p.m.
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Study Session Meeting Minutes April 22, 2013
The minutes were approved as presented.
3b. Special Study Session Meeting Minutes May 6, 2013
The minutes were approved as presented.
3c. City Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2013
The minutes were approved as presented.
4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar
NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine
and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is
desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an
appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion.
4a. Adopt Resolution Nos. 13-072 and 13-073 to recognize Utilities Superintendent
Scott Anderson for his 31 years of service and Fire Chief Luke Stemmer for his
36 years of service to the City of St. Louis Park.
4b. Approve a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for the St. Louis Park
Public Schools Foundation, P.O. Box 16367, St. Louis Park, for an event to be
held on October 5, 2013, at the Warehouse Winery located at 6415 Cambridge.
4c. Approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2441-13 amending the St.
Louis Park Code of Ordinances Chapter 16 relating to criminal history background
checks and approve summary ordinance for publication on May 30, 2013.
City Council Meeting of June 3, 2013 (Item No. 3c) Page 3
Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2013
4d. Adopt Resolution No. 13-074 providing sale of $4,165,000 General Obligation
Refunding Bonds, Series 2013A.
4e. Adopt Resolution No. 13-075 approving acceptance of a monetary donation from
the St. Louis Park Crime Prevention Fund in the amount of $5,000 to use toward
the purchase of a robot for the Police Department.
4f. Accept Grant from CenterPoint Energy in the amount of $2,500 for a civil defense
outdoor warning siren.
4g. Adopt Resolution No. 13-076 accepting a donation to the Fire Department.
4h. Adopt Resolution No. 13-077 approving acceptance of a $300 donation from the
family of Patrick J. McCashin for the purchase and installation of a Sugar Maple
tree at the Dakota Park Dog Park in memory of Patrick J. McCashin.
4i. Adopt Resolution No. 13-078 approving acceptance of a monetary donation from
the 2013 Friends of the Park tree sale in the amount of $75 for the purchase of
trees for the parks.
4j. Adopt Resolution No. 13-079 identifying the need for Livable Communities
Transit Oriented Development funding and authorizing an application for grant
funds.
4k. Moved to Action Item 8d (Extension for Duke Realty to file Final Plat and Final
PUD Application for The Towers at West End)
4l. Adopt Resolution No. 13-080 appointing Perry Edman as a member to the
Technical Advisory Committee for the Basset Creek Watershed Management
Commission (BCWMC).
4m. Approve for filing BOZA Meeting Minutes October 25, 2012.
4n. Approve for filing PRAC Meeting Minutes February 20, 2013.
4o. Approve for filing Vendor Claims.
Councilmember Ross requested that Consent Calendar item #4k be removed and placed
on the Regular Agenda.
It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to approve
the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar as amended to move Consent
Calendar item #4k to the Regular Agenda as item #8d; and to waive reading of all
resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Sanger absent).
5. Boards and Commissions - None
6. Public Hearings - None
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. Bid Tabulation: Street Project – Highway 7/Louisiana Avenue Interchange
Project – Project #2012-0100
Mr. Rardin presented the staff report and advised that C.S. McCrossan Construction, Inc.,
was the lowest responsible bidder with a bid of $22,295,084.23, noting this amount is
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slightly under the City’s estimate. He stated the total estimated project costs, including
the Met Council interceptor sewer relocation, is $31,458,500 and will be financed
through a variety of sources including Federal, State, Met Council, and City funds,
adding that the City’s estimated cost is $12,070,060. He added that a groundbreaking
ceremony will be held June 5th as well as a citywide open house the same evening.
Mayor Jacobs thanked staff for all their work on this project and for working with the
area businesses and residents to make sure access will remain open during construction.
Mr. Harmening indicated the City has been working on this project for a number years
and Mr. Rardin and his staff have worked tirelessly on pursuing funding for the project.
Councilmember Ross stated she was happy to see the estimated project costs were on
target and the project was moving forward. She expressed thanks to Mr. Rardin and his
staff for all their hard work on this project.
Councilmember Mavity expressed thanks to staff for their efforts in working with the
community to make sure access to the area remains open during construction. She
requested the City continue to provide detailed communications to residents and the
business community to make sure they have good access during construction and to
minimize the disruption caused by this significant project.
Councilmember Santa stated she was pleased to see this project getting underway to
relieve traffic in the area. She acknowledged that in the short term it will be tough to get
around the construction area and stated the City remains committed to continue to
provide good communication to residents and businesses in the area.
It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to
designate C.S. McCrossan Construction, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder and
authorizing execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $22,295,084.23 for the
Highway 7/Louisiana Avenue Interchange Project – Project #2012-0100.
The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Sanger absent).
8b. Eliot Park Apartments Rezoning, Final Plat and Final Planned Unit
Development – 6720 and 6800 Cedar Lake Road.
Ordinance No. 2442-13, Resolution No. 13-081, and Resolution No. 13-082.
Mr. Walther presented the staff report and explained this is the second reading of the
Ordinance to rezone the apartment parcel from R-2 to R-4 multi-family residential. He
stated the Final Plat would subdivide the parcel into four separate units including a 3.78
acre apartment site, two single family residential lots, and an outlot. He noted that the
Planning Commission reviewed the Final Plat and found it to be consistent with the
Preliminary Plat and recommended approval with one additional condition of approval
that Outlot A on the east side of Hampshire Avenue be combined with Lot 1, Block 1 in
order to avoid the potential for tax forfeiture, adding the outlot is unbuildable and does
not serve the new development. He presented the site plan and advised the apartment
parcel will consist of 138 units in two buildings and 178 underground parking stalls with
the garage entrances split between Hampshire and Idaho Avenues. He stated the
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landscape plan provides new plantings, preserves nine existing trees, and provides 47%
green space including a play area that the developer has agreed to maintain for equal use
of residents and the public, adding the site plans meets all landscape and DORA
requirements. He stated the majority of the building elevations are 38 feet tall except a
portion of the north building where the driveway enters the underground garage has an
elevation of 43 feet; in addition, a portion of the south building has an elevation of 43 feet
due to grade changes in that area. He stated the project has an overall density of 33 units
per acre and the apartment lot alone has a density of 36.5 units per acre. He advised that
198 off-street parking stalls are provided and 40 on-street parking stalls are available
adjacent to the apartment development. He reviewed the setback requirements and stated
the proposed setbacks are all allowed with the PUD. He explained that a traffic study
was conducted by SRF Consulting that concluded all intersections were acceptable with
the worst movement resulting in a delay up to 55 seconds, adding the traffic study
concluded no mitigation was required based on the proposed development. He stated that
Council requested the City consider adding a traffic signal at Hampshire Avenue,
however, the traffic study results indicate that a traffic signal at this location would be of
no benefit. He indicated that staff also recommends adding a condition of approval that
the owner submit a parking management plan for review and approval by the City which
is intended to memorialize the shared goal of the developer to generate revenue for
underground parking and of the City to reduce on-street parking.
Councilmember Ross thanked Mr. Walther and the City for addressing the neighborhood
concerns. She felt that Mr. Hunt had done an amazing job incorporating an apartment
building with a townhome feel for this area and stated Mr. Hunt has made modifications
to meet the requests of the neighborhood, e.g., the tot lot and maintaining green spaces,
and she was pleased with the project overall. She stated she wants to make sure there are
not too many cars on the street creating a traffic headache and indicated her biggest
concern was making sure that cars have a place to go when they need to be moved for
snow plowing, etc.
It was moved by Councilmember Ross, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to approve
Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2442-13 Amending the St. Louis Park
Ordinance Code Changing Boundaries of Zoning Districts.
It was moved by Councilmember Ross, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adopt
Resolution No. 13-081 Approving Final Plat of Eliot Park Apartments, as amended by
adding a condition of approval that the owner combine Outlot A and Lot 1, Block 1, Eliot
Park Apartments, into one PID for tax purposes.
It was moved by Councilmember Ross, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adopt
Resolution No. 13-082 Approving a Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) under
Section 36-367 of the St. Louis Park Code Relating to Zoning for Property Zoned R-4
Multiple Family Residence Located at 6800 Cedar Lake Road, as amended by adding a
condition of approval that the owner submit a parking management plan for review and
approval by the City in order to avoid undue on-street parking from the development.
Councilmember Hallfin stated he recently had a conversation with a resident who does
not live near this project who was angry with Council for moving forward with the
project and who felt this area should have single family homes. He stated he has always
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been a proponent for single family homes and even though he felt this was a good
development overall and Mr. Hunt had done a good job, he felt this land would be better
served with single family homes. He added if residents of St. Louis Park do not like what
Council is doing and want to have a voice, they need to tell Council earlier in the process
instead of waiting to read about it in the paper and then getting mad about it, adding he
would be voting against this project because he continues to feel this is a perfect piece of
land for single family homes but understands it is the will of Council.
Councilmember Mavity thanked the developer for his work with the neighborhood and
the City and acknowledged there was not unanimity for this project. She felt the
developer worked well with the residents and this project reflected the developer’s good
faith efforts to address the neighborhood concerns.
Councilmember Ross stated she rejects the notion of Councilmember Hallfin’s statement
that it is the will of Council and indicated it has always been the will of Council to
support a single family development for this site, but the fact remains that this property
sat vacant for a number of years with no offers. She did not think it was fair to penalize
Mr. Hunt for being the first person to come forward with an offer. She stated she would
have loved to see single family homes on this site but that just did not happen and she did
not want to stall this out any longer hoping to get a single family development.
The motions passed 5-1 (Councilmember Hallfin opposed; Councilmember Sanger
absent).
8c. Redevelopment Contract with Eliot Park Apartments, LLC. Resolution No.
13-083.
Mr. Hunt presented the staff report and referred to the action taken earlier this evening by
the EDA on this Redevelopment Contract.
It was moved by Councilmember Ross, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adopt
Resolution No. 13-083 Approving a Contract for Private Redevelopment with Eliot Park
Apartments, LLC.
The motion passed 5-1 (Councilmember Hallfin opposed; Councilmember Sanger
absent).
8d. Approve an Extension until May 31, 2014, for Duke Realty to File the Final
Plat and Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) Application for The Towers
at West End
Councilmember Ross requested further information regarding Duke Realty’s request for
an extension to file the Final Plat and PUD. She also requested an update on the project
and the impact of the extension on the TIF District.
Mr. Locke explained that the reason for the extension has been the extended slow
economy that has affected the market for office buildings. He stated that Duke Realty
continues to market the property aggressively but is not currently in a position to commit
to building an office building on this site. He indicated it is not unusual for projects to go
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slower than expected and to extend approvals adding that Duke Realty has a lot of
financial incentive to construct an office building once it has tenants in place. He stated
that the office site will remain in the TIF district, and until buildings are constructed, the
site will not generate the amount of TIF that was expected. He added that staff believes it
is appropriate to extend the deadline for one year.
It was moved by Councilmember Ross, seconded by Councilmember Hallfin, to approve
an extension until May 31, 2014, for Duke Realty to file the Final Plat and Final Planned
Unit Development (PUD) applications for The Towers at West End.
The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Sanger absent).
9. Communications
Mayor Jacobs thanked all the volunteers who participated in the ice cream social. He
also reminded residents that Parktacular will be held June 14-16, 2013, and further
information is available at www.parktcular.org.
Mr. Harmening stated that Parktacular buttons are now available at several locations
including the Lenox Center, Citizens Independent Bank, and City Hall for $5 or four
buttons for $15.
Councilmember Santa stated that a Memorial Day service will be held at Wolfe Park on
Monday, May 27th, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Councilmember Ross announced that she will not be seeking a second term as Ward 4
Councilmember and stated her decision was based in large part on health issues of several
members of her immediate family that will require more of her time and she will not be
able to provide the necessary commitment to her duties as Ward 4 Councilmember. She
stated this decision was not made easily and she has enjoyed her time on the City
Council, adding that she will fulfill her current term. She expressed thanks for allowing
her to represent Ward 4 and the City.
Mayor Jacobs stated Councilmember Ross has done a great job on behalf of Ward 4 and
the City and wished her and her family the best.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: June 3, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Bid Tabulation: Storm Water Project - Lift Station #6 (Phase 2) - Project No. 2007-2400
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution designating Magney Construction,
Inc. the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the
amount of $174,650.00 for Storm Water Project - Lift Station #6 (Phase 2) - Project No. 2007-
2400.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to complete the rehabilitation of
the Taft Storm Water Lift Station?
SUMMARY: A total of six (6) bids were received for this project. One bid received, Northdale
Construction Co., Inc., was the apparent low bid in the amount of $172,000.00. However, the
Northdale bid was incomplete and determined by the City Attorney to be non-compliant because
the bid documents did not include the required list of subcontractors and affidavit relating to
qualifications. A summary of the five acceptable bid results is as follows:
CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT
Magney Construction, Inc. $174,650.00
CCS Contracting, Inc. $189,400.00
Municipal Builders, Inc. $193,206.00
Shank Constructors, Inc. $196,300.00
Penn Contracting, Inc. $198,700.00
Engineer’s Estimate $216,420.00
A review of the bids indicates Magney Construction, Inc. submitted the lowest compliant bid.
Magney is a reputable contractor that has worked for the City before. Staff recommends that a
contract be awarded to the firm in the amount of $174,650.00.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
This project, Phase 2, was planned for and included in the City’s adopted Capital Improvement
Program with an estimated budget of $225,000. Based on the low bid received, total Phase 2
project costs are still estimated at $225,000. This work is being funded by the Storm Water
Utility Fund. Funding details are provided in the Discussion section.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Resolution
Prepared by: Char Rohlik, Department Secretary
Reviewed by: Michael P. Rardin, Director of Engineering
Reviewed by: Tom Scott, City Attorney
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of June 3, 2013 (Item No. 4a) Page 2
Title: Bid Tab: Storm Water Project – Taft Storm Water Lift Station Improvements (Phase 2) - Project 2007-2400
DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND:
History
The Storm Water Lift Station #6 (Taft) is located in the southwest corner of South Oak Pond.
The lift station controls the water level of South Oak Pond by pumping water into Minnehaha
Creek. South Oak Pond serves as a storm water detention basin which helps control area
flooding and improves the water quality of the stormwater runoff before being discharged into
Minnehaha Creek. The South Oak Pond basin is the final collection point of the area
surrounding the Highway 7 and Louisiana Avenue intersection and areas north including Oak
Hill Park.
This lift station was built in 1976, and in 2005 it was determined that it needed to be replaced.
However, reconstruction was deferred and then split into two phases to better match with the
proposed construction of the Hwy 7 / Louisiana Ave Interchange project. This proposed project
was included in the city Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for replacement beginning in 2011.
The replacement of the lift station started with Phase 1 construction conducted in 2011 which
included installation of a new gravity flow storm sewer pipe, a wet well structure to house new
pumps, force main piping and other appurtenances to the piping system. This 2011 Phase 1 work
completed in 2012 cost approximately $250,000.
Phase 2 construction, the currently bid work, provides for the installation of two submersible
pumps and pump controls with existing St. Louis Park SCADA interface. Demolition of the
existing lift station building and final site restoration is currently being planned for in 2014 and
will be done either by staff or under contract – yet to be determined. Phase 2 work was deferred
until now to allow for the completion of the final design of the Highway 7 and Louisiana
Interchange. Final design of the interchange provided hydraulic information related to projected
storm water runoff changes to South Oak Pond and the adjacent interchange area. This
information was used to properly size the lift station pumps. This Phase 2 work was estimated to
cost approximately $250,000.
Bid Process, Evaluation, and Results
Bids were received on May 16, 2013 for Phase 2 of this storm water project – Project No. 2007-
2400.
An advertisement for bids was published in the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor on April 25, May 2,
and 9, 2013 and in Finance & Commerce on April 25, May 2, and 9, 2013. In addition, plans
and specifications are noticed on the City Website and are made available electronically via the
internet by our vendor Quest CDN.com. Email notification was provided to five minority
associations and final printed plans were made available for viewing at the AGC of Minnesota
Planroom and at City Hall.
Thirty contractors/vendors purchased plan sets with two Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
(DBE) identifying themselves as subcontractors.
A total of six (6) bids were received for this project. One bid received, Northdale Construction
Co., Inc., was the apparent low bid in the amount of $172,000.00. However, the Northland bid
was incomplete and determined by the City Attorney to be non-compliant because the bid
City Council Meeting of June 3, 2013 (Item No. 4a) Page 3
Title: Bid Tab: Storm Water Project – Taft Storm Water Lift Station Improvements (Phase 2) - Project 2007-2400
documents did not include the required list of subcontractors and affidavit relating to
qualifications. A summary of the five acceptable bid results is as follows:
CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT
Magney Construction, Inc. $174,650.00
CCS Contracting, Inc. $189,400.00
Municipal Builders, Inc. $193,206.00
Shank Constructors, Inc. $196,300.00
Penn Contracting, Inc. $198,700.00
Engineer’s Estimate $216,420.00
A review of the bids indicates Magney Construction, Inc. submitted the lowest compliant bid.
Magney is a reputable contractor that has worked for the City before. Staff recommends that a
contract be awarded to the firm in the amount of $174,650.00.
Costs / Funding
This project as provided for in the city’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and scheduled for
construction beginning in 2011 was originally budgeted for at a total project cost of $500,000.
Based on the past Phase 1 work and the current low bid, the total estimated project costs and
funding details are now revised as follows:
Expenditures
Construction Cost (2011 - Phase 1) $214,430
Construction Cost (2013 - Phase 2) $174,650
Station Demolition (2014) $ 25,322
Contingencies (10%) $ 38,908
Engineering & Administrative (12%) $ 46,690
Total $500,000
Revenues
Stormwater Utility Fund (2011 Phase 1) $250,000
Stormwater Utility Fund (2013 Phase 2) $225,000
Stormwater Utility Fund (2014) $ 25,000
Total $500,000
This Phase 2 project and remaining station demolition work was planned for and included in the
City’s adopted Capital Improvement Program with a total estimated budget of $250,000.
Construction Timeline:
Phase 2 construction is tentatively planned to begin later this summer and is to be completed by
October 18, 2013.
City Council Meeting of June 3, 2013 (Item No. 4a) Page 4
Title: Bid Tab: Storm Water Project – Taft Storm Water Lift Station Improvements (Phase 2) - Project 2007-2400
RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR
LIFT STATION NO. 6 (PHASE 2)
PROJECT NO. 2007-2400
WHEREAS, the City has advertised for bids for Storm Water Project – Lift Station No.
6 (Phase 2) – Project No. 2007-2400; and
WHEREAS, Northdale Construction, Inc., the apparent low bidder, submitted an
incomplete, non-compliant bid by failing to list subcontractors and submit the required affidavit
relating to its qualifications; and
WHEREAS, Magney Construction, Inc. is the lowest responsible compliant bidder.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park:
1. Because of irregularities in its bid, Northdale Construction Co., Inc.’s bid is rejected.
2. Magney Construction, Inc. is the lowest responsible bidder. The Mayor and City
Manager are authorized to execute a contract with the company in the amount of
$174,650.00 for Storm Water Project – Lift Station No. 6 (Phase 2) – Project No.
2007-2400.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council June 3, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: June 3, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4b
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Traffic Study No. 638: Authorize Permit Parking Restrictions on Eliot View Road
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing installation of permit
parking restrictions on Eliot View Road between Edgewood Avenue and Hampshire Avenue
Area and to include Florida Avenue cul-de-sac.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: The restriction is allowed per the City’s established regulatory
authority.
SUMMARY: The City has received a request to install permit parking on Eliot View Road,
between Edgewood and Hampshire Avenues. The request was made in order to alleviate
ongoing parking conflicts due to employee parking by the nearby bus company.
City staff has contacted the residents adjacent to the proposed “Permit Parking” area, and there
were no objections to this. City staff finds this request reasonable, and is therefore
recommending Council approve the attached resolution authorizing the installation of permit
parking on Eliot View Road between Edgewood Avenue and Hampshire Avenue Area
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The cost of enacting these controls is
minimal and will come out of the general operating budget.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Map
Prepared by: Scott A. Brink, City Engineer
Reviewed by: Michael P. Rardin, Director of Engineering
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of June 3, 2013 (Item No. 4b) Page 2
Title: Traffic Study No. 638: Authorize Permit Parking Restrictions on Eliot View Road
RESOLUTION NO. 13-___
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF PERMIT
PARKING ON ELIOT VIEW ROAD
BETWEEN EDGEWOOD AND HAMPSHIRE AVENUE SOUTH
TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 638
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota that it
is in the best interests of the City to establish parking restrictions based upon permit issuance on
Eliot View Road between Edgewood Avenue and Hampshire Avenue South.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that parking shall not be permitted at any time unless
the vehicle prominently displays a City-issued parking permit. Emergency vehicles,
governmental vehicles and commercial vehicles parked at curbside while work is conducted are
exempt from these restrictions.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that the Director of Engineering is hereby authorized to install the following
controls:
1. Permit parking on Eliot View Road between Edgewood Avenue South and
Hampshire Avenue South and to include the Florida Avenue cul-de-sac.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council June 3, 2013
City Manager
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
City Council Meeting of June 3, 2013 (Item No. 4b) Page 3
Title: Traffic Study No. 638: Authorize Permit Parking Restrictions on Eliot View Road
TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 638
PERMIT PARKING ON ELIOT VIEW ROAD
Proposed Permit Parking
Proposed “No Parking”
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: June 3, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4c
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Final Payment Resolution - Contract 59-12 w/ Midwest Asphalt Corporation - Projects
2011-1000 & 2012-1400
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution accepting work and authorizing
final payment in the amount of $98,724.35 for the 2012 Local Street Rehabilitation Project (Area
8) - Project Nos. 2011-1000 & 2012-1400, with Midwest Asphalt Corporation, City Contract No.
59-12.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: None at this time.
SUMMARY: Bids were received on April 16, 2012 for the 2012 Local Street Rehabilitation
Project. The project consisted of replacing the old pavement with a new asphalt surface. Other
work associated with the project included drainage system repairs and fire hydrant replacements.
The work occurred at various locations throughout the City including work in the Fern Hill, Lake
Forest, Cedarhurst, and Blackstone Neighborhoods.
City Council awarded a contract for this work to Midwest Asphalt Corporation on May 7, 2012
in the amount of $1,587,468.05. The Contractor completed the work within the contract time
allowed at a final contract cost of $1,608,653.48 with quantity over-runs of $10,407.79. There
was one change order associated with this contract in the amount of $10,777.64 which included
extra work associated with deteriorated underground structures.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Prepared by: Scott Brink, City Engineer
Reviewed by: Mike Rardin, Director of Engineering
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of June 3, 2013 (Item No. 4c) Page 2
Title: Final Payment Resolution - Contract 59-12 w/ Midwest Asphalt - Projects 2011-1000 & 2012-1400
RESOLUTION NO. 13-___
LOCAL STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT
PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT AREA 8
CITY PROJECT NOS. 2011-1000 and 2012-1400
CONTRACT NO. 59-12
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, as follows:
1. Pursuant to a written contract with the City dated May 7, 2012, Midwest Asphalt Corporation has
satisfactorily completed the 2012 Local Street Rehabilitation Project, as per Contract No. 59-12.
2. The Director of Engineering has filed his recommendations for final acceptance of the work.
3. The work completed under this contract is accepted and approved. The City Manager is directed
to make final payment on the contract, taking the contractor's receipt in full.
Original Contract Price $1,587,468.05
Change Orders 10,777.64
Over-run $ 10,407.79
Contract Amount $1,608,653.48
Previous Payments $1,509,929.13
Balance Due $ 98,724.35
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council June 3, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: June 3, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4d
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Confirm Appointment of Mark Windschitl to the Position of Interim Fire Chief
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to confirm the appointment of Mark Windschitl to the
position of Interim Fire Chief, effective May 31, 2013 at 4:30 pm.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: None at this time.
SUMMARY: With the retirement of Luke Stemmer, a vacancy has been created in the position
of Fire Chief. The City Manager, Human Resources and the Fire Civil Service Commission
have been working together on a recruitment process to fill this vacancy.
In the time between Chief Stemmer’s retirement and the appointment of a new Chief, the City
Manager has determined that Assistant Chief Mark Windschitl will be appointed as Interim Fire
Chief to provide leadership and lead department activities.
Assistant Chief Windschitl has worked for the City for over 25 years and has the trust and
respect of the City Manager and other staff. He will bring many talents and abilities to this role.
While City Charter does not technically require Council consent for interim appointments, the
City Manager is seeking Council confirmation of Mark Windschitl’s appointment to the position
of Interim Fire Chief and with the acceptance of this consent item, confirmation will be
approved.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Funds are budgeted for this change.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: None
Prepared by: Ali Fosse, HR Coordinator
Reviewed by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: June 3, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4e
OFFICIAL MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
APRIL 17, 2013 – 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Charlie Dixon (youth member), Claudia Johnston-
Madison, Robert Kramer, Dennis Morris, Richard Person, Carl
Robertson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Larry Shapiro
STAFF PRESENT: Greg Hunt, Ryan Kelley, Sean Walther, Nancy Sells
1. Call to Order – Roll Call
Chair Robertson introduced Charlie Dixon, the recently appointed Youth Member of the
Planning Commission.
2. Approval of Minutes of March 20, 2013
Commissioner Carper moved approval of the minutes of March 20, 2013. Commissioner
Johnston-Madison seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 6-0.
3. Review of Eliot Park TIF Plan for Comprehensive Plan Conformance
Resolution No. 84
Greg Hunt, Economic Development Coordinator, presented the staff report.
Commissioner Carper asked if the principal purpose of the financing was for site
remediation primarily, destruction and removal of any waste hazards on the site.
Mr. Hunt responded that was correct. In addition, there were certain elements that
resulted from the design guidelines that added additional cost to the project.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison asked Sean Walther, Senior Planner, if the TIF District
would need to expand and accommodate any other developments coming up in this area.
Mr. Walther responded he was not aware of any properties that would be incorporated or
eligible to be in this TIF district.
Mr. Hunt stated that the boundaries of the proposed TIF district are likely to remain the
same for some time.
Commissioner Morris made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 84 finding the proposed
Tax Increment Financing Plan for the establishment of the Eliot Park Tax Increment
Financing District to be in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan of the City of St.
Louis Park. Commissioner Johnston-Madison seconded the motion, and the motion
passed on a vote of 6-0.
City Council Meeting of June 3, 2013 (Item No. 4e) Page 2
Title: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April 17, 2013
4. Public Hearings
A. Conditional Use Permit for Dormitory
Location: 3115 Ottawa Ave. S.
Applicant: Yeshiva of Minneapolis
Case No.: 13-16-CUP
Ryan Kelley, Associate Planner, presented the staff report which was prepared by Gary
Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator.
Commissioner Kramer asked where the dormitory will be located in the building.
Rabbi Kutoff stated the dormitory will be located on the south side of the building. The
entrance area and stage will be removed to accommodate the dormitory area.
Commissioner Morris inquired about the separate parcel which is an accessory parking
lot opposite the site. He said although the lot is not included in the request for the
conditional use permit, the Commission can make conditions. He asked if staff had
considered having that parking lot upgraded to the landscaping standards of the school
site.
Mr. Kelley responded that he did not believe that had been discussed. He said he would
ask Mr. Morrison about that.
Commissioner Morris asked that it be a consideration that the accessory parking lot be
included, saying if the site is being upgraded it would be useful to consider the accessory
parking lot also.
Commissioner Morris spoke about condition of approval No. 1 which references that
buildings shall be located at least 50 ft. from a lot in an R district, noting that the single
family home, owned by Yeshiva, is located approximately five feet from the lot. He said
as no remedy is offered it is clearly not in conformance.
Rabbi Shlomo Kutoff, director of the school, said the caretaker of the property lives in
the single family home.
Commissioner Morris replied that the future use was unknown and if it was sold it would
still be non-conforming.
As regards parking lot landscaping, Rabbi Kutoff said the lot is raised about 6-8 ft. off the
street. He added that the caretaker uses the lot.
Chair Robertson said the survey exhibit reads as a single lot. He said perhaps it has been
replatted and the single family home is included.
Commissioner Morris remarked that looking at the outlines it appears that both parcels
are part of the conditional use permit request. But actually, the permit is only for the
school parcel.
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Chair Robertson said he agreed this should be looked at.
Chair Robertson opened the public hearing. The Chair closed the hearing as no one was
present wishing to speak.
Commissioner Morris asked if a variance would be an appropriate remedy for the 50 ft.
setback.
Sean Walther, Senior Planner, responded that is one possibility. He said Mr. Morrison
probably approached the property as one campus.
Commissioner Morris said he’d like to see the Commission recognize and correct
deviations as part of a request. He doesn’t want to set a precedent. He said he could see
administrative remedies such as a variance being a condition of the permit, a division of
the lot, or a condition on the sale of the lot to include a review of the conditional use
permit. He added that the city attorney might make a ruling that it is identified and made
a condition of irregularity.
Commissioner Person pointed out that the new built out section of the building would be
more than 50 feet from the lot line as it is at the south end of the building, making the
conditional use portion of the building in compliance.
Commissioner Morris made a motion to recommend approval of the Conditional Use
Permit to allow student housing at Yeshiva of Minneapolis subject to conditions included
by staff as well as a recommendation from the Planning Commission to investigate and
try to remedy the discrepancy in the 50 ft. setback with the residential lot; and as a
suggestion to staff to bring up a discussion of the feasibility of doing landscaping on the
accessory parking lot on the east side of the street.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote
of 6-0.
B. Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Mobile Medical Uses
Applicant: City of St. Louis Park
Case No.: 13-17-ZA
Ryan Kelley, Associate Planner, presented the staff report which was prepared by Gary
Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator. He explained that the City has received
inquiries to allow mobile medical uses more broadly.
There was a discussion about large trailers which park outside medical facilities.
Commissioner Kramer asked for clarification of the phrase “temporary uses occurring on
a property where a similar use is occurring within a building on the same property,” from
the staff report.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison said she thought the proposed zoning ordinance
amendment was going to be discussed at a Planning Commission study session. She said
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she has a lot of questions about it and she’d like to table the request and hold a study
session to discuss it.
Chair Robertson opened the public hearing and he noted no one was present wishing to
speak.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison made a motion to table the request and continue the
public hearing until a Planning Commission study session could be held. Commissioner
Kramer seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 6-0.
Commissioner Person asked staff to see what other communities are doing on this topic.
Mr. Walther requested questions be emailed to staff in advance of the study session.
5. Other Business
A. Eliot Park Apartments Final Plat and Final PUD
Location: 6720 and 6800 Cedar Lake Rd.
Applicant: Hunt Associates
Case No: 13-03-S, 13-04-PUD
Sean Walther, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. He noted that there are
changes to the plat since the Commission reviewed the Preliminary Plat in March.
Commissioner Carper spoke about a community gardening presentation he
attended recently. He asked if the City and developers have considered providing
gardening plots to residents within a Designed Recreational Outdoor Area
(DORA).
Mr. Walther responded that it is not required and gardening is allowed in every
residential district. The City has been relatively proactive in providing community
garden plots to the public on public property. He added that the City’s
environmental coordinator, Jim Vaughan, has provided technical assistance to
several businesses and non-profits that have also provided community garden
plots in St. Louis Park. He said it is not proposed as part of Eliot Park Apartments
plan but it would be allowed.
Commissioner Morris said he would like the Commission to discuss DORA at a
study session, including the discussion of community gardening.
Commissioner Person asked about the trail dedication fee.
Mr. Walther responded that that fee is required to be used only for new trail
improvements.
Commissioner Carper asked Dan Hunt, Hunt Associates, if he had looked at
devoting any areas for gardening as part of DORA for the project.
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Mr. Hunt said they had not considered it but said he was intrigued by the idea. He
said there might be areas to do it and the site is going to be sprinkled. He said
they will look at the possibility.
Commissioner Morris made a motion to recommend approval of the Final
Planned Unit Development for 6800 Cedar Lake Road and to allow modifications
to the front and side yards, floor area ratio, height and density; and to recommend
approval of the Final Plat of Eliot Park Apartments. Commissioner Johnston-
Madison seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 6-0.
B. Commissioner Carper requested that by this fall the Commission study the
establishment of gardens available for individuals who live in condominiums and
apartments; including discussion about incorporating community garden plots into
DORA.
Chair Robertson said this is well worth looking at for a future study session.
Mr. Walther added that staff is very much open to considering that as an option
within the DORA, and it may not require a change to the ordinance. He said in
general there will be support for that. A Healthy Eating Active Living policy is
being presented to the City Council in May.
6. Communications
7. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Sells
Administrative Secretary
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: June 3, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4f
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF APRIL 25, 2013
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
The St. Louis Park Board of Zoning Appeals conducted a meeting on April 25, 2013, at St. Louis
Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Boulevard, St. Louis Park, Minnesota – Council Chambers.
Members Present: Susan Bloyer, James Gainsley, Paul Roberts, Henry Solmer
Staff Present: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator
Nancy Sells, Administrative Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL
Chair Roberts called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 25, 2012
Commissioner Gainsley made a motion to approve the minutes of October 25, 2012.
Commissioner Solmer seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0.
3. CONSENT AGENDA: None
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Variance: Front and Side Yards
Location: 4637 Excelsior Blvd.
Applicant: Michael J. Jennings
Case No.: 13-15-VAR
Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator, presented the staff report. The applicant
wants to construct an addition to a commercial building and would like a 0.0 ft. front yard
and a 0.0 ft. side yard abutting the street. Mr. Morrison stated that a minimum of 20 ft.
front yard and a 15 ft. side yard abutting the street is required. The minimum required
front setback was recalculated, so what was stated in the report was incorrect.
Mr. Morrison reviewed the averaging formula for the setback requirements in the C-1
Neighborhood Commercial District. He said the applicant pointed out the code language
does say block front. Staff agrees that the average setback is taken from buildings on this
block only. This means that the front yard setback requirement for this property is 12.5
ft. instead of the 20 ft. outlined in the staff report.
Mr. Morrison discussed the purpose of setbacks including snow storage and
pedestrian/vehicular visibility. He discussed the effect of a variance on the line of sight
of the adjacent property and signage. He listed items which the city does not allow to
extend into the public right-of-way. Mr. Morrison spoke about the city’s desire and goals
for commercial corridors that are pedestrian friendly, have character and activity, are
aesthetically pleasing, and enhance the private/public connection. He said the city has
pursued this for more than 10 years through goals in comprehensive planning, public
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meetings and studies. In reference to side yard setbacks, he spoke about the
comprehensive planning goal to keep corridors open and wider.
Mr. Morrison said staff believes the criteria for granting variances has not been satisfied
in the request, therefore recommends denial of requested variances for the proposed addition.
Commissioner Solmer asked if the property two doors east, which has a 6 ft. setback, is
non-conforming should it be considered for measuring setback if it is non-conforming.
Mr. Morrison responded that is a good question. The code doesn’t get to that. He said
what he would do is what has been done in the past using an averaging formula in the R-1
and R-1 Districts. He explained the stop-gap language which prohibits getting closer
than 5 feet. So, if there are some non-conformities that pull it forward into the 5 ft.
setback it would be stopped at 5 ft.
Commissioner Gainsley asked if other alternative methods of accomplishing the
expansion were considered, such as less square footage or a smaller plan.
Mr. Morrison said a 5 ft. front and sideyard setback was discussed with the applicant’s
representative. The applicant felt it was not a feasible option because he would spend
money for an addition but get less square footage out of it.
Bill Thibault, Thibault Associates, representing the applicant, asked for clarification that
after conversations with staff today that the setback be allowed to come within 5 feet of
the property line.
Mr. Morrison responded that at this time it is just a motion to recommend denial of the
requested variances. At the time of the report and presentation the applicant has not stated
that a 5 ft. setback will work or is acceptable. Therefore, staff is not making that
recommendation currently, but staying with the requested variance.
Mr. Thibault said the applicant would like to add about 2,000 sq. ft. to the building,
giving him about 4500 sq. ft. 62% of the lot would still be empty.
Mr. Thibault discussed the revised state statute and city ordinance on variances which he
said allows for flexibility on dimensional items and specifically setbacks. He spoke about
the practical problems of expanding this property. The best direction to expand is to the
northwest, away from the residential area.
Mr. Thibault spoke about items which would remain unchanged: 1) the sidewalk on
Excelsior Blvd. is 15 ft. wide. It is the same decorative sidewalk pattern as on the north
side of Excelsior Blvd. Sidewalk has decorative lighting, street trees and amenities found
on the north side of Excelsior Blvd; 2) the city boulevard on Natchez remains the same;
and 3) parking lot and access remain the same. The only thing changing would be the
expansion of the building to the northwest.
Mr. Thibault said he looked carefully at the Excelsior & Grand documents, buildings,
situation, application, and took some photographs of what happens between the building
face and the curb. He said on the north side at Excelsior & Grand the sidewalk areas
range from 12 – 15 ft. The applicant’s property has 15 ft.
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Mr. Thibault said on the north side the lot line often runs approximately in the middle of
the sidewalk. He said at 4500 Excelsior Blvd. the building line is on the lot line. 4630
Excelsior Blvd. has a 3-4 ft. setback
Mr. Thibault said the building materials and building characteristics that Mr. Jennings
proposes to use are consistent with the north side of Excelsior Blvd.
Mr. Thibault said one of the principal features of setbacks relates to light and air and the
proportionality of spaces between buildings. The applicant is proposing the same
relationship between the curb line and the building as exists at Excelsior & Grand.
Mr. Thibault spoke about the feasibility of building a wall parallel to and 10 feet from the
existing wall, assuming staff would recommend the 5 ft. setback. The applicant isn’t sure
if that is economically efficient. The applicant wants to think about that and is asking
that the public hearing be continued.
Mr. Thibault spoke about a practical difficulty. It’s a corner lot. He said he didn’t think
there is a corner lot on Excelsior Blvd. that has 30 ft. of landscaping or even 15 ft. of
landscaping. The only practical way to expand the building is to the north and west,
leaving 60% of the site empty.
Commissioner Gainsley asked the applicant to address hardship.
Mr. Thibault said state statute has eliminated the hardship criteria from the variance
procedure. Practical difficulty remains in state statute.
Commissioner Gainsley asked Mr. Morrison about reasonable use and hardship.
Mr. Morrison replied that the hardship criterion is still there in its intent. Applicants still
have to show the variance is needed to get a reasonable use. He added that the zoning
ordinance is the result of a public process; a result of the intent of the City Council to
establish standards that need to be met. To vary from those standards applicants need to
show that there is a hardship, or practical difficulty, that denies them reasonable use of
the land.
Mr. Morrison read the five criteria defining practical difficulties in the ordinance.
Commissioner Bloyer said a direct comparison can’t be made with the north side of
Excelsior Blvd. since those properties are zoned M-X Mixed Use.
Mr. Thibault discussed the importance of the traffic signal at the intersection as related to
visibility.
Chair Roberts asked about the parking requirement for the C-1 District.
Mr. Morrison responded that it is one parking space for 250 sq. ft. of retail area and one
parking space for 1500 sq. ft. of storage area. He added that there is sufficient parking
for the expansion as proposed.
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Commissioner Solmer asked if the applicant has considered a lesser expansion that would
take some of the parking.
Mr. Thibault responded that expanding on the south side would begin to block access into
the angled parking. On the east side there is about 45 ft. to the lot line from the current
building so could expand 3-4 ft. there before it would become difficult to get in and out
of the parking stalls. Any expansion beyond 3 ft. would eliminate parking. He said there
can’t be much of an expansion without eliminating access or parking stalls.
The Chair opened the public hearing
Betsy Tarnowski, 3901 Natchez Ave. S., said she has a home office and wasn’t pleased
when the building was purchased for a liquor store. Currently there is additional traffic
with large truck deliveries and there will be more with an expansion. She said she didn’t
see the need for an expansion as the neighborhood has a Trader Joe’s at Excelsior &
Grand and Liquor Barrel at Miracle Mile. She said the feeling in the neighborhood is that
larger or additional liquor stores aren’t needed.
Mr. Thibault said the applicant is concerned about setback and abutting property owners.
He said the applicant had a liquor store on the north side of the boulevard. His property
was taken for Excelsior & Grand. He wanted a location next to his market. He does need
to compete which requires expansion.
Commissioner Gainsley made a motion to continue the public hearing so that alternative
plans can be examined.
Commissioner Bloyer seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0.
5. Unfinished Business
6. New Business – Election of Officers
Commissioner Gainsley made a motion nominating Susan Bloyer as Chairperson. The
motion passed on a vote of 3-0-1 (Bloyer abstained).
Commissioner Bloyer made a motion nominating James Gainsley as Vice Chairperson.
The motion passed on a vote of 3-0-1 (Gainsley abstained).
7. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Sells
Administrative Secretary
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: June 3, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4g
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Vendor Claims
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to accept for filing Vendor Claims for the period May
11, 2013 through May 24 , 2013.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUMMARY: The Finance Department prepares this report on a monthly basis for Council’s
review.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Vendor Claims
Prepared by: Connie Neubeck, Account Clerk
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
11,327.41PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYA-1 OUTDOOR POWER INC
11,327.41
423.12REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEADVANCED FIRST AID INC
423.12
432.84PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESAIM ELECTRONICS
432.84
48.70OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESAIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL
48.70
27.69OPERATIONSEQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEALEX AIR APPARATUS INC
27.69
681.00FACILITIES MCTE G & A WATER SERVICEALLIANCE MECH SRVCS INC
681.00
9,940.75CE MATERIALS TESTING IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIAMERICAN ENGINEERING TESTING I
9,940.75
78.73POLICE G & A TELEPHONEAMERICAN MESSAGING
78.73
1,314.24INSTALLATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESANDERSEN INC, EARL
1,314.24
912.00UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSSANDERSEN, NORMAN
912.00
167.12WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSAPLIN, GREG
167.12
262.95GENERAL CUSTODIAL DUTIES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESARAMARK UNIFORM CORP ACCTS
71.70ENTERPRISE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
334.65
49.59ORGANIZED REC G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESARC
49.59
1,162.92OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESASPEN MILLS
1,162.92
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
216.51CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.OFFICE EQUIPMENTAT&T MOBILITY
216.51
406.00E-911 PROGRAM OFFICE EQUIPMENTATIR ELECTRIC CORPORATION
406.00
69.47GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEAUTO ELECTRIC OF BLOOMINGTON I
69.47
1,920.00WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEAUTOMATIC SYSTEMS INC
1,920.00
7,257.99TREE REPLACEMENT TREE REPLACEMENTBAILEY NURSERIES INC
7,257.99
2,370.15SSD 1 G&A OTHERBANNER CREATIONS
1,853.04SSD 2 G&A OTHER
1,508.29SSD 3 G&A OTHER
1,163.52SSD #4 G&A OTHER
6,895.00
154.88HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESBARNA, GUZY & STEFFEN LTD
154.88
253.08ARENA MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESBECKER ARENA PRODUCTS
557.35UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
810.43
225.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBERGFORD ARCHITECTURE, JOHN
225.00
274.56PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYBOYER TRUCK PARTS
274.56
175.59WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSBURNET TITLE
175.59
155.76WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESCAPITAL ONE COMMERCIAL
155.76
2,276.00EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITIONCAPOBIANCO, JENNIFER
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
2,276.00
245.00OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESCARDIAC SCIENCE INC
245.00
285.36IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECARTRIDGE CARE
285.36
2,500.00HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESCBIZ BENEFITS & INSURANCE SERV
2,500.00
11,134.68TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENTCDW GOVERNMENT INC
11,134.68
770.00CES Resid Energy Conservation OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCENTER ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
770.00
2,705.52FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GASCENTERPOINT ENERGY
819.35PARK MAINTENANCE G & A HEATING GAS
101.67WESTWOOD G & A HEATING GAS
180.96NATURALIST PROGRAMMER HEATING GAS
5,226.79WATER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
194.46REILLY G & A HEATING GAS
197.07SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
970.00PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
10,395.82
4,454.86FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GASCENTERPOINT ENERGY SERVICES IN
4,599.82ENTERPRISE G & A HEATING GAS
9,054.68
45.63E-911 PROGRAM TELEPHONECENTURY LINK
280.85CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.TELEPHONE
326.48
299.10VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECHIEF'S TOWING INC
299.10
35.58FACILITIES MCTE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESCINTAS CORPORATION
84.90VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
120.48
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
750.00HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENTCLARITY CENTRAL
750.00
170.61IT G & A DATACOMMUNICATIONSCOMCAST
81.90WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
82.41SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
334.92
66.58PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESCOMMERCIAL ASPHALT COMPANY
66.58
1,550.00UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSSCONCRETE ETC INC
1,550.00
8,158.89POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCORNERSTONE ADVOCACY SERVICE
8,158.89
50.00POLICE G & A REPAIRSCOVERT TRACK GROUP INC
50.00
382.50SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCURRAN-MOORE, KIM
382.50
7.40REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIESDALCO ENTERPRISES INC
7.40
814.50REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEDJ ELECTRIC SERVICES INC
1,771.50ARENA MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
2,586.00
22,917.19POSTAL SERVICES POSTAGEDO-GOOD.BIZ INC
22,917.19
88.76WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSEDINA REALTY TITLE
88.76
214.42GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEEMERGENCY APPARATUS MTNCE
214.42
87.37PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYEMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOG
87.37
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
450.00ADMINISTRATION G & A TRAININGEMPLOYEE STRATEGIES INC
450.00
1,962.17WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEENGINEERING AMERICA INC
1,962.17
1,364.20GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEENVIRONMENTAL EQUIPMENT & SERV
1,364.20
333.45PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESEPIC SECURITY PROFESSIONALS IN
333.45
36,540.79SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS RECYCLING SERVICEEUREKA RECYCLING
36,540.79
150.00RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIEVERGREEN LAND SERVICES CO
150.00
613.83PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYFACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO
48.09GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
661.92
3,470.00REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICEFAIRBO PLUMBING & HEATING INC
3,470.00
25.66WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESFASTENAL COMPANY
25.66
80.16WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSFEIST, GARY
80.16
1,934.35OPERATIONSTRAININGFERRELLGAS
1,934.35
243.39REV BONDS 2001B / 2010B REF IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIFINANCE & COMMERCE
243.39
1,277.16PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESFLAGSHIP RECREATION LLC
1,277.16
150.62POLICE G & A REPAIRSFLOYD TOTAL SECURITY
150.62
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
500.00PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESFRIENDS OF THE ARTS
500.00
729.00ARENA MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESGARTNER REFRIG & MFG INC
729.00
4,043.46EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S LONG TERM CARE INSURGLTC PREMIUM PAYMENTS
4,043.46
88.22WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSGOLDFARB, ALEX
88.22
501.95GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESGRAINGER INC, WW
417.24VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
69.16WATER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS
1,254.26MUNICIPAL BLDG OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,242.61
700.00TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEGRANICUS INC
700.00
378.71UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSSGRANITE LEDGE ELECTRICAL CONTR
378.71
140.00INSPECTIONS G & A PLUMBINGGROTH SEWER & WATER
100.00ENGINEERING G & A PUBLIC WORKS
1,800.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
2,040.00
27.28WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSHAFERMANN, DENISE
27.28
400.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHAMILTON, MIKE
400.00
41.89WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSHAMILTON, RICHARD
41.89
3,851.78WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESHAWKINS INC
3,851.78
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2,273.70POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY INFO TECH
825.20OPERATIONSRADIO COMMUNICATIONS
256.00OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
3,354.90
534.38IT G & A COMPUTER SERVICESHENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER
908.76POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SERVICE
281.22PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TRAINING
1,724.36
2,347.00OPERATIONSTRAININGHENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
2,347.00
227.64GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESHOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES
29.86SANDING/SALTING EQUIPMENT PARTS
179.01DAMAGE REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
65.67IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
149.15BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
177.63ARENA MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
124.47WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
5.50WATER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
109.32SEWER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS
1,068.25
124.87ASSESSING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARHOPPE, MARK
124.87
331.50SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOWES, JEFFREY
331.50
100.00VOLLEYBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOWES, JENNIFER
100.00
275.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOWES, KRISTINE
275.00
600.00TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT POLICE EQUIPMENTHRGREEN
600.00
1,620.10EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESI.U.O.E. LOCAL NO 49
1,620.10
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
2,698.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTI/O SOLUTIONS INC
2,698.00
700.41WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGEIMPACT PROVEN SOLUTIONS
700.41SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
700.41SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS POSTAGE
700.41STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
2,801.64
577.12STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEINDEPENDENT BLACK DIRT CO
577.12
145.40REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEINDY LIFT INC
145.40
4,997.03SEWER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGEINSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES USA IN
4,997.03
69.95POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESINTOXIMETERS INC
69.95
260.35GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEINVER GROVE FORD
260.35
516.25PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYI-STATE TRUCK CENTER
516.25
212.50GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESJAGODA, ALLISON
212.50
225.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESJDA DESIGN ARCHITECTS
225.00
374.95OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESJEFFERSON FIRE & SAFETY INC
374.95
82.96IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESJERRY'S HARDWARE
21.93PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
104.89
528.46EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTSKELLER, JASMINE Z
528.46
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70.00PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKIDCREATE STUDIO
70.00
170.63PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGSKIEFER, RICK
170.63
1,000.00ESCROWSDEMO / BROOKSIDE TRAFFICKOBY, ERICA
1,000.00
1,653.36FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHERKOVAL APPLIANCE CO
3,494.82PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
5,148.18
353.46ARENA MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESKRISS PREMIUM PRODUCTS INC
353.46
153.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKUBES, JON
153.00
38.77PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESLAKES GAS CO
39.79PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
25.85WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
104.41
2,295.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESLAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES
2,295.00
120.33GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIESLAWSON PRODUCTS INC
120.33
32.98WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSLAWSON, KAREN
32.98
350.00HUMAN RESOURCES TRAININGLEAGUE OF MN CITIES
350.00
117,617.50EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A League of MN Cities dept'l expLEAGUE OF MN CITIES INSURANCE
105,494.00UNINSURED LOSS B/S PREPAID EXPENSES
223,111.50
517.32ENGINEERING G & A COMPUTER SUPPLIESLEICA GEOSYSTEMS INC
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517.32
1,216.00HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESLEXIS NEXIS OCC HEALTH SOLUTIO
1,216.00
70.00ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESLIES, JAMES
70.00
139.00SUPERVISORYTRAININGLIFELINE TRAINING LTD
139.00
50.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESLOEFFLER SHOES
50.00
22.59WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSLONDO, PAT
22.59
1,560.38PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESLSV METALS INC
977.90CONCESSIONSOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,499.09PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
6,037.37
1,200.00ENGINEERING G & A TRAININGMANAGED DESIGN LLC
1,200.00
200.00REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICEMCCROSSAN INC, C S
200.00
45.63DAMAGE REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMENARDS
27.16PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
72.41IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
32.79WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
22.78PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
200.77
292.67PUBLIC WORKS G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARMERKLEY, SCOTT
292.67
9.23-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSMETRO FIRE INC
251.73OPERATIONSEQUIPMENT PARTS
242.50
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7,231.95INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTSMETROPOLITAN COUNCIL
7,231.95
257.45WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESMICRO CENTER
257.45
65.56STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEMIDWEST ASPHALT CORP
65.56
62.52OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIESMIDWEST BADGE & NOVELTY CO
58.28OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
120.80
1,948.50WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMIDWEST TESTING LLC
1,948.50
577.80PAWN FEES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT
577.80
190.00PATROLTRAININGMINNESOTA BUREAU CRIMINAL APPR
190.00
55.79WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESMINVALCO INC
55.79
647.07FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESM-K GRAPHICS
647.07
2,340.00ERUTRAININGMN TACTICAL OFFICERS ASSOC
2,340.00
262.50GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMOHRLANT, EDWARD
262.50
325.00PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMOTZKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO,
325.00
2,562.50PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIMPCA
2,562.50
102.15PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYMTI DISTRIBUTING CO
102.15
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50.00REILLY BUDGET OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMVTL LABORATORIES
50.00
1,287.24PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYNAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)
1,287.24
3,813.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSNATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
3,813.00
135.37-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTSNATIONAL SPORTS PRODUCTS
2,104.37PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
1,969.00
513.00BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS LANDSCAPING MATERIALSNATIVE PLANT NURSERY INC
513.00
476.66DAMAGE REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESNEENAH FOUNDREY
476.66
39.17WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSNENNMANN, BRIAN
39.17
7,144.42CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.OFFICE EQUIPMENTNEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS
7,144.42
2,500.00ESCROWSDEMO / BROOKSIDE TRAFFICNITTI ROLLOFF SERVICES
2,500.00
80.48SPLASH PAD MAINT - Oak Hill Pk GENERAL SUPPLIESNORTHERN AIRE SWIMMING POOLS
80.48
45.00HUMAN RESOURCES TRAININGNORTHSTAR CHAPTER APA
45.00
10.00IT G & A BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEESOFFICE DEPOT
82.21SUPPORT SERVICES G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
78.76ASSESSING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
111.54FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
335.00POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
31.57POLICE G & A COMPUTER SUPPLIES
51.04OPERATIONSOFFICE SUPPLIES
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156.91INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
831.33ORGANIZED REC G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,688.36
2,151.13INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESOFFICE TEAM
2,151.13
5,886.68PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYPAINTERS GEAR INC
5,886.68
24,000.00RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIPARKER ROSEN CLIENT TRUST ACCT
24,000.00
18.40POSTAL SERVICES POSTAGEPETTY CASH
3.21PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
75.34PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TRAINING
58.00VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LICENSES
49.46WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
37.79WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
46.00WATER UTILITY G&A LICENSES
23.00SEWER UTILITY G&A LICENSES
311.20
151,131.25ESCROWSGENERALPLESKO & ASSOCIATES INC, E J
151,131.25
361.70PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TELEPHONEPOPP.COM INC
361.70
250.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEPRAIRIE RESTORATIONS INC
250.00
112.65COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHINGPRESSWRITE PRINTING INC
112.65
126.00ARENA MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEPRINTERS SERVICE INC
126.00
805.00DIAL-A-RIDE PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPRISM EXPRESS MANAGER
805.00
4,260.00PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPROCOLOR PAINTING
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4,260.00
614.64BLDG/GROUNDS OPS & MAINT BUILDING MTCE SERVICEPUMP & METER SERVICE
614.64
956.12PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIRANDY'S SANITATION INC
956.12
70.09WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSREE, BETH
70.09
364.98PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESREINDERS INC
364.98
14,585.30IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICERICOH USA INC
14,585.30
5,181.32WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESRMR SERVICES
5,181.32
10,595.00EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESSAFEASSURE CONSULTANTS INC
10,595.00
8.96ORGANIZED REC G & A MEETING EXPENSESAM'S CLUB
5.66WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
26.58WESTWOOD G & A CONCESSION SUPPLIES
102.31CONCESSIONSCONCESSION SUPPLIES
143.51
94.60INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS GENERAL SUPPLIESSANDUM, KATHERINE
94.60
162.50GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSCHERALDI, PAUL
162.50
22,656.97CE INSPECTION IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDISEH
22,656.97
244.71WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSSERVAIS, ERICA
244.71
225.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSHELTER ARCHITECTURE
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225.00
181.95GRAFFITI CONTROL OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESSHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO
181.95
10.00ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESSHRED-IT USA MINNEAPOLIS
10.00FINANCE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
55.00POLICE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
75.00
39.54GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESSIGN PRODUCERS INC
39.54
3,940.00AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICESIGNATURE AQUATICS
3,940.00
687.63REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSIMPLEXGRINNELL LP
687.63
1,458.60EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESSLP FF ASSOC IAFF LOCAL #993
1,458.60
2,249.59HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESSOLDO CONSULTING PC
2,249.59
1,000.00ESCROWSDEMO / BROOKSIDE TRAFFICSPEARS, TOM
1,000.00
600.00POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICESPECIAL SERVICES GROUP LLC
600.00
603.00ENGINEERING G & A ENGINEERING SERVICESSRF CONSULTING GROUP INC
603.00
195.00POLICE G & A TRAININGST PAUL, CITY OF
195.00
158.60ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSSTAR TRIBUNE
158.60
181.29WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSSTEWART TITLE OF MINNESOTA INC
181.29
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4,148.33RANGEOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESSTREICHER'S
703.67ERUOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
4,852.00
73.40PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYSUBURBAN TIRE WHOLESALE
73.40
250.98ENGINEERING G & A MEETING EXPENSESULLIVAN, JACK
250.98
34,402.96REILLY BUDGET GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESSUMMIT ENVIROSOLUTIONS INC
34,402.96
88.92ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICESSUN NEWSPAPERS
556.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
229.25STORM WATER UTILITY G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
874.17
59.34ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTELELANGUAGE INC
59.34
40.00OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESTEXA TONKA TAILORING
40.00
212.50GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTHOMPSON, JOHN
212.50
98.09HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL SUPPLIESTHOMSON REUTERS WEST PAYMENT C
132.30POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
230.39
312.63ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL
312.63
18.90WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSTITLESMART INC
18.90
3,976.56PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDITKDA
3,976.56
104.84-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTSTOWN & COUNTRY FENCE INC
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
1,629.84ARENA MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,525.00
750.00COUNTS AND STUDIES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTRAFFIC DATA INC
750.00
127.50SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTRAUTMANN, JOHN
127.50
559.60PATCHING-PERMANENT EQUIPMENT PARTSTRI STATE BOBCAT
777.19PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORY
1,336.79
26,267.74PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYTURFWERKS
26,267.74
562.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSTWIN WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
45.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
607.00
399.75FACILITIES MCTE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEUHL CO INC
399.75
178.06SUPPORT SERVICES OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESUNIFORMS UNLIMITED (PD)
409.85SUPERVISORYOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,266.29PATROLOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
425.91RESERVESOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
2,280.11
150.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTSUNITED STATES TREASURY
150.00
234.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNITED WAYUNITED WAY OF MINNEAPOLIS AREA
234.00
204.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTUS HEALTH WORKS MEDICAL GROUP
204.00
404.48OPERATIONSTELEPHONEUSA MOBILITY WIRELESS INC
404.48
53.49ORGANIZED REC G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESUSI EDUCATION & GOVERNMENT SAL
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
53.49
253.95HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITIONVAIL, LORI
253.95
1,403.00EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESVAN IWAARDEN ASSOCIATES
1,403.00
103.09WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSVANPELT, CHRISTINA
103.09
91.11ENGINEERING G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESVIKING INDUSTRIAL CTR
91.11
5,281.08SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS MOTOR FUELSWASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN
62,288.40SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
25,930.62SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS YARD WASTE SERVICE
32,012.17SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
3,084.13SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL YARD WASTE SERVICE
128,596.40
396.28REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEWAVS INC
396.28
272.58WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEWEBER ELECTRIC
272.58
81.76GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESWHEELER HARDWARE
81.76
15,664.64GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE ELECTRIC SERVICEXCEL ENERGY
24.75OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
27,739.79PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
3,139.84PARK MAINTENANCE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
26.61BRICK HOUSE (1324)ELECTRIC SERVICE
59.23WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)ELECTRIC SERVICE
466.48WESTWOOD G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
27,984.38WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
2,116.91REILLY BUDGET ELECTRIC SERVICE
3,704.18SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
3,008.06STORM WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
83,934.87
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
32,642.67PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYYOCUM OIL CO INC
32,642.67
125.04PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESZEE MEDICAL SERVICE
125.04
Report Totals 1,072,404.02
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Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: June 3, 2013
Boards and Commissions: 5a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Appointment of Citizen Representatives to the Environment and Sustainability
Commission: Sustainable SLP
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to appoint citizen representatives to serve on the new
Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the Council wish to appoint citizen representatives to the
Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP?
SUMMARY: On April 1, 2013, Council approved Ordinance No. 2438-13, establishing the
Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP. ESC: SSLP is an advisory
commission to the Council and will consist of eight regular members, two business members,
one residential tenant member, and two youth members.
A total of 23 applications were received in the City Clerk’s office. These applications were
forwarded to the Council for their review. The Council will interview applicants on June 3, 2013,
to fill positions on the new Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP. After
the interviews, Council will discuss the candidates and considerations regarding appointment of
the eight regular members, two business members, and two youth members.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Appointing diverse citizen representatives who volunteer as
commissioners on the various Boards and Commissions assures St. Louis Park is consistent with
the Council’s Strategic Direction of being a connected and engaged community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: None
Prepared by: Kay Midura, Assistant – City Clerk’s Office
Reviewed by: Nancy Stroth, City Clerk
Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: June 3, 2013
Action Agenda Item: 8a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: First Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment pertaining to Mobile Medical Uses
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Approve First Reading of Ordinance amending
Chapter 36 of the City Code pertaining to Mobile Medical Uses, and to set the second reading for
June 17, 2013.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to amend the City Code to allow
Mobile Medical Uses as a temporary use?
SUMMARY: Staff is requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to:
1. Create definitions for: “Mobile Use”, “Mobile Use-Food” and “Mobile Use-Medical”.
2. Amend Section 36-82(b)(10)-Mobile Food Vehicle to convert it to a “Mobile Uses” section
that regulates both Mobile Use-Food and Mobile Use-Medical.
3. Amend Appendix A-Fee Schedule, to create a $50 fee for Mobile Uses permits.
Mobile Uses: The ordinance amendment proposes to allow mobile medical uses for humans and
pets with conditions similar to those required for mobile food vehicles. Some of the conditions
include:
1. They can be located on any non-residential property.
2. Property owner permission is required.
3. State, County and City licenses & permits required for vehicle and persons giving treatment.
4. Lighting, signage, trash and other performance standards are required.
5. Mobile medical uses are limited to vaccinations, diagnostics, and bloodmobiles.
6. Require a zoning permit and $50 fee for mobile uses.
Council Review: In December, 2012, staff was directed by the City Council to research and
prepare an ordinance to allow mobile pet vaccinations. A report was submitted to the Council on
January 14, 2013 and April 8, 2013.
Planning Commission Review: A public hearing for the proposed amendment was conducted
by the Planning Commission on April 17, 2013. The ordinance was tabled and reviewed at a
study session on May 3, 2013. The Public Hearing was concluded on May 15, 2013 and the
Planning Commission made a recommendation to approve.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: None
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Draft Ordinance
Excerpt of Planning Commission Minutes
Prepared by: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator
Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning & Zoning Supervisor
Approved by: Tom Harmening City Manager
City Council Meeting of June 3, 2013 (Item No. 8a) Page 2
Title: First Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment pertaining to Mobile Medical Uses
DISCUSSION
ANALYSIS:
Existing Ordinance – Temporary Uses: The City is receiving inquiries about allowing mobile
medical uses in a more expanded manner than is currently allowed. Inquiries include trailers
housing MRI equipment, bloodmobiles and vaccinations. These uses are currently allowed,
however, they are limited in the following manner:
1. They may occur on properties where a same or similar use occurs within a building
located on the same property.
2. The use may occur on a property for a maximum of 14 days per calendar year.
The ordinance amendment proposes to treat mobile medical uses in a manner similar to the way
mobile food vehicles are permitted.
Existing Ordinance – Mobile Food Vehicles: In 2012, the City amended the City Code
pertaining to temporary uses to allow mobile food vehicles on any non-residential property with
conditions specific to mobile food vehicles. As a result of this ordinance, mobile food vehicles
are no longer limited to 14 days per calendar year, and may operate on any non-residential
property even though a same or similar use is not occurring in a building on the same property.
Proposed Ordinance: Mobile medical uses are not allowed under the mobile food vehicle
provision; however, staff is proposing to amend the mobile food vehicle section of the City Code
to allow mobile medical uses in a manner similar to mobile food vehicles. The draft ordinance
proposes to allow mobile medical uses when the service provided is limited to bloodmobiles,
evaluations/diagnostics or immunizations. This use includes services provided to humans and
pets.
Summary of Modifications: The proposed ordinance (attached) creates definitions for “Mobile
Uses”, “Mobile Uses-Food”, and “Mobile Uses-Medical”, and it modifies Section 36-82(b)(10)
Mobile Food Vehicle in the following manner:
1. Re-titling Section 36-82(10) to “Mobile Uses”.
2. Requiring a zoning permit.
3. Adding a condition that specifically states that only Mobile Uses-Food and Mobile Uses-
Medical are permitted.
4. The remaining conditions are reorganized so that conditions pertaining to all mobile uses are
listed first. The ordinance ends with a condition that is specific to mobile uses-food and a
condition that is specific to mobile uses-medical.
Summary of Conditions: Generally speaking, the proposed ordinance would allow mobile
medical vehicles with the following conditions:
1. On private property, and with the permission of the property owner. The proposed
ordinance allows mobile vehicles on any property that is not zoned Residential and is not
used as single or multiple-family residence. This provision allows mobile vehicles to
operate at non-residential properties even though they are zoned Residential, such as
community centers, schools, and religious institutions.
2. At events located at public parks.
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Title: First Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment pertaining to Mobile Medical Uses
3. In the public right-of-way, if the right-of-way is closed in accordance with an approved
road closure permit. This means a vehicle cannot operate on a public sidewalk or park on
the side of the road unless it has been closed for an event.
4. Lighting is limited to that which is sufficient to illuminate the interior of the vehicle, or
the service deck of the cart.
5. Signage must be permanently attached to the vehicle.
6. The State Building Code requires trailers to be ADA accessible and secured to the ground
when the public is allowed to enter the trailer. These requirements apply only to trailers,
and not to motorized vehicles such as RVs or other trucks modified for commercial uses.
Therefore, the proposed ordinance requires a building permit for trailers that are intended
to be accessed by the public.
PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW: The Planning Commission opened the public hearing
on April 17, 2013. The hearing was continued to the May 15, 2013 meeting, so that the Planning
Commission could discuss the amendment in a study session on May 1, 2013.
At the study session, the Planning Commission discussed the following items with staff:
1. Should pet grooming be included as a medical use? The Commission recommended
removing pet grooming from the Mobile Use-Medical definition. They concluded that pet
grooming is not a medical use and there isn’t a sufficient public need that would be met by it,
such as reduced medical costs resulting from mobile medical uses.
2. Should Mobile Uses be limited to food and medical uses? The Commission discussed the
option of opening the amendment to include other uses such as retail sales. The direction of
the majority of the Commission was to continue the amendment process with medical uses
only, and not expand into other uses at this time.
3. Clarify the treatment allowed by the Mobile Use-Medical definition. The definition was
amended to allow bloodmobiles, immunization, medical evaluation, imaging, diagnostic or
testing procedures. References to treatment and non-surgical procedures were removed to
ensure that the use was for evaluation, immunization or bloodmobiles only.
4. Should a permit be required? The city does not currently require a permit for mobile food
vehicles. The Commission recommended requiring a zoning permit at the minimum to
ensure the mobile use vehicle will operate consistent with City Code. The proposed
ordinance has been amended to require a zoning permit for all mobile uses.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on April 17 and May 15, 2013. No
comments were received from the public. The Planning Commission unanimously
recommended approval of the Zoning Ordinance Amendment.
NEXT STEPS: If the first reading is approved, then the Zoning Ordinance Amendment will be
scheduled for the June 17, 2013 City Council meeting for a second reading.
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Title: First Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment pertaining to Mobile Medical Uses
D R A F T ORDINANCE
Section 36-82 Temporary uses.
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(b) Authorized temporary Uses. A structure or land in any use district may be used for one or more of
the following temporary uses if the use complies with the conditions stated in this chapter:
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(10) Mobile UseFood Vehicle. Mobile Uses food vehicles (vehicle) are permitted with the following
conditions:
a. A zoning permit is required to operate a mobile use vehicle. An application shall be
submitted to the Zoning Department that shall include:
1) A completed application form.
2) A site plan showing where on the property the vehicle shall be located.
3) The dates the vehicle shall be on the property.
4) A copy of a letter from the property owner authorizing the vehicle to locate on the
property.
5) A copy of applicable licenses and permits to operate and provide the service.
6) Required fee.
b. Only Mobile Use-Food and Mobile Use-Medical are permitted.
ac. The vehicle is not permitted on property that is zoned residential and used as a residential
dwelling.
bd. The vehicle shall have all permits and licenses required by the State and Hennepin
County to operate. A current copy of the permits and licenses shall be kept at the vehicle
and immediately made available upon request. The operator shall comply in all respects
with all requirements of state and county law.
e. A building permit is required for a trailer if the customer enters the trailer during the
conduct of the business.
cf. The vehicle may be parked in a public right-of-way if the right-of-way is closed as
authorized by the City.
dg. The vehicle operator shall have written permission from the property owner to operate on
their property. The written permission shall be kept with the vehicle, and made
immediately available to the City upon request.
e. Only food and non-alcoholic beverages shall be sold.
fh. The vehicle operator shall comply with the following site standards:
1) The vehicle shall be parked on a paved surface, unless it is located on a public park
as approved by the City.
2) The vehicle shall be located at least 30 feet away from an entrance to a public road.
3) The vehicle shall not disrupt traffic and parking.
4) The vehicle shall not have a drive-thru.
5) There shall be at least six feet of safe pedestrian passage around the vehicle.
gi. Hours of operation shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 10 pm.
hj. Lighting shall be limited to:
1) Vehicular lighting that is required by law.
2) Lights necessary to illuminate the inside of an enclosed vehicle, service deck of a
cart, and the point of sale area of the vehicle. The lighting shall not extend above
the vehicle, shall be downcast, and shielded in such a way to illuminate the vehicle,
and a point of sale area only. The lighting shall not directly illuminate an area more
than 10 feet away from the vehicle.
ik. Noise generated by the vehicle and the use shall not become a nuisance. The operation of
the vehicle shall adhere to the following:
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1) No vehicle shall use or maintain any outside sound amplifying equipment,
televisions or similar visual entertainment devices, or noisemakers, such as bells,
horns, or whistles.
2) Power generators shall not exceed 70 decibels measured 10 feet away from the
source.
jl. Signage shall be limited to the following:
1) Text and images permanently applied to the vehicle as a decal or painted image and
text.
2) Signs that are attached to the vehicle. The signs shall not extend above the roof of
the vehicle, or extend more than five inches beyond any side of the vehicle. These
signs can be unlit or internally lit.
3) Text and images permanently applied to awnings that are attached to the vehicle, do
not extend above the height of the roof of the vehicle, and are at least six feet from
the ground to the bottom of the awning.
4) Text and images permanently applied to umbrellas that are attached to a food cart.
The umbrella shall be less than nine feet in height, and maintain a clearance of at
least six feet from the ground to the bottom of the umbrella.
5) One Pedestrian sign as defined in Section 36-362. The Pedestrian sign must be
located within five feet of the vehicle.
km. Trash, litter, recycling and refuse shall be handled in the following manner:
1) All waste liquids, garbage, litter and refuse shall be kept in leak proof, nonabsorbent
containers which shall be kept covered with tight-fitting lids and properly disposed
of at the establishment the vehicle operates from. Public trash cans shall not be
used to dispose of waste generated by the operation. Excepted from this is the
occasional use by customers.
2) No waste liquids, garbage, litter or refuse shall be dumped or drained into
sidewalks, streets, gutters, drains, or any other place except the licensed food
establishment.
3) The operatorvendor shall provide a garbage receptacle with a tight fitting lid. The
receptacle shall be easily accessible for customer use, and located within five feet of
the vehicle.
4) The operator shall be responsible for all litter and garbage left by customers.
ln. Overnight parking of the vehicle is not permitted, except that a vehicle under a long term
contract to operate on a premises may be kept overnight on the same premises with the
following conditions:
1) The vehicle is open for business at least six hours and five days per week for every
week it is kept on site. The business hours must be posted on the outside of the
vehicle at all times.
2) The vehicle is kept along the front wall of the building, near the customer entrance
of the building.
3) The vehicle is kept within 10 feet of the principal building wall.
4) There is a minimum of six feet of pedestrian walkway between the vehicle and the
edge of the sidewalk or marked pedestrian walkway.
5) Vehicles located on public property are exempt from these requirements pertaining
to overnight parking.
o. Mobile Use-Food shall also comply with the following conditions:
1) Only food and non-alcoholic beverages shall be sold.
2) The vehicle shall not have a drive-thru.
3) Vehicles stored overnight on private property shall be kept within 10 feet of the
principal building wall, near the customer entrance of the building.
4) All transactions, services and preparation must occur inside the vehicle.
p. Mobile Use-Medical shall also comply with the following conditions:
1) The caregivers shall have all permits and licenses required by the State and
Hennepin County to operate. A current copy of the permits and licenses shall be
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kept at the vehicle and immediately made available upon request. The operator
shall comply in all respects with all requirements of state and county law.
2) The vehicle shall be used to provide a non-surgical medical service only.
3) Hazardous waste shall be contained and disposed of in a manner required by law.
4) Overnight boarding of pets is not permitted.
5) The sale of animals is not permitted.
6) Animals shall be kept inside the vehicle when receiving treatment and when under
the supervision of the caregiver.
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Section 36-142(g) – Temporary Uses. The following are typical of the temporary uses referred to in this
chapter:
(1) Building construction structure means a structure used by a contractor or leasing agent as an office
or for storage purposes for a construction project for which a building permit has been secured and
is in effect. This use includes construction trailers, sales and leasing.
(2) On-site equipment storage means any structure or outdoor storage area designed for the on-site
storage of construction equipment and materials for an active construction project.
(3) Temporary structure means a building other than a construction structure used for a period not
exceeding six months.
(4) Carnival and festivals means Carnivals, festivals, community art fairs, and other activities that
include uses such as entertainment, amusement rides, and/or the sale of food and merchandise.
This use shall not include sales or promotional events offered by businesses with the intent of
selling product or services identical or similar to those typically sold or conducted on the lot.
(5) Outdoor sales, temporary, means the display and sale of merchandise other than agricultural
commodities outside of an enclosed building where it is offered in conjunction with an established
use that legally sells the same or similar merchandise within a building on the same site.
Characteristics include the use of tents, trailers, or other temporary structures.
(6) Agricultural commodities sales means the temporary display and sale of Christmas trees and other
greens which are associated with Christmas, flowers and produce.
(7) Pollution abatement equipment means equipment and structures that are erected or installed on a
property for the purpose of eliminating or abating ground or water pollution.
(1) Agricultural commodities sales means the temporary display and sale of Christmas trees and other
greens which are associated with Christmas, flowers and produce.
(2) Building construction structure means a structure used by a contractor or leasing agent as an
office or for storage purposes for a construction project for which a building permit has been
secured and is in effect. This use includes construction trailers, sales and leasing.
(3) Carnival and festivals means Carnivals, festivals, community art fairs, and other activities that
include uses such as entertainment, amusement rides, and/or the sale of food and merchandise.
This use shall not include sales or promotional events offered by businesses with the intent of
selling product or services identical or similar to those typically sold or conducted on the lot.
(4) Mobile Use means a commercial activity conducted as a temporary use within a vehicle.
(5) Mobile Use-Food means a vehicle or cart used to prepare and serve food and/or beverages in
individual portions in a ready-to-consume state. Mobile Use-Food does not include the sale of
groceries or vegetables and fruits not prepared for immediate consumption at the vehicle.
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(6) Mobile Use-Medical means a vehicle used for the following: blood mobiles, immunization,
medical evaluation, imaging, diagnostic or testing procedure. Mobile Use-Medical also includes
pet care when limited to immunizations and exams. Mobile Use – Medical does not include
massage or any type of treatment or surgery.
(7) On-site equipment storage means any structure or outdoor storage area designed for the on-site
storage of construction equipment and materials for an active construction project.
(8) Outdoor sales, temporary, means the display and sale of merchandise other than agricultural
commodities outside of an enclosed building where it is offered in conjunction with an established
use that legally sells the same or similar merchandise within a building on the same site.
Characteristics include the use of tents, trailers, or other temporary structures.
(9) Pollution abatement equipment means equipment and structures that are erected or installed on a
property for the purpose of eliminating or abating ground or water pollution.
(10) Temporary structure means a building other than a construction structure used for a period not
exceeding six months.
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APPENDIX A – 2013 FEE SCHEDULE
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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Temporary Use
Carnival & Festival over 14 days $1,000
Mobile Use $50
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EXCERPTS OF OFFICIAL MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
APRIL 17, 2013 – 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Charlie Dixon (youth member), Claudia Johnston Madison,
Robert Kramer, Dennis Morris, Richard Person, Carl Robertson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Larry Shapiro
STAFF PRESENT: Greg Hunt, Ryan Kelley, Sean Walther, Nancy Sells
1. Call to Order – Roll Call
Chair Robertson introduced Charlie Dixon, the recently appointed Youth Member of the
Planning Commission.
2. Approval of Minutes of March 20, 2013
Commissioner Carper moved approval of the minutes of March 20, 2013. Commissioner
Johnston-Madison seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 6-0.
4. Public Hearings
B. Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Mobile Medical Uses
Applicant: City of St. Louis Park
Case No.: 13-17-ZA
Ryan Kelley, Associate Planner, presented the staff report which was prepared by Gary
Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator. He explained that the City has received
inquiries to allow mobile medical uses more broadly.
There was a discussion about large trailers which park outside medical facilities.
Commissioner Kramer asked for clarification of the phrase “temporary uses occurring on
a property where a similar use is occurring within a building on the same property,” from
the staff report.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison said she thought the proposed zoning ordinance
amendment was going to be discussed at a Planning Commission study session. She said
she has a lot of questions about it and she’d like to table the request and hold a study
session to discuss it.
Chair Robertson opened the public hearing and he noted no one was present wishing to speak.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison made a motion to table the request and continue the
public hearing until a Planning Commission study session could be held. Commissioner
Kramer seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 6-0.
Commissioner Person asked staff to see what other communities are doing on this topic.
Mr. Walther requested questions be emailed to staff in advance of the study session.
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EXCERPTS OF UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
MAY 15, 2013 – 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Claudia Johnston-Madison,
Dennis Morris, Richard Person
MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Kramer, Carl Robertson, Larry Shapiro
STAFF PRESENT: Meg McMonigal, Gary Morrison
1. Call to Order – Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes of April 17, 2013
Commissioner Person moved approval of the minutes of April 17, 2013. Commissioner
Carper seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0.
3. Public Hearings
A. Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Mobile Medical Uses
Applicant: City of St. Louis Park
Case No.: 13-17-ZA
(Continued from April 17, 2013)
Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator, presented the staff report. He stated that
the proposed ordinance would add a condition that specifically states that only Mobile
Uses-Food and Mobile Uses-Medical are permitted. It would also require a zoning
permit. Other mobile uses could be added, if necessary, in the future. He said that pet
grooming was removed from the Mobile Use-Medical definition as recommended at the
Planning Commission study session on May 1, 2013.
Commissioner Carper noted that pet grooming was referenced in Section 36-82(b)(10)(p)
of the draft ordinance.
Mr. Morrison responded that it will be removed.
Vice Chair Morris reopened the public hearing. As there was no one present wishing to
speak the hearing was closed.
Commissioner Person made a motion to recommend approval of the amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance pertaining to mobile medical uses. Commissioner Carper seconded
the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0.